Cover Supervisor

Job Title : Cover Supervisor

Actual Annual Salary:  £27,362 - £29,850 Based on hours and weeks worked

Full Time Equivalent Salary : £31,954- £34,860 (CLF Grade D) Based on 37 hours per week, all year round

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours:  Full-time, 37 hours per week, Term Time Only plus Inset Days

Provisional Start Date: 3 September 2026

Step into the classroom and make a real difference as a Cover Supervisor, inspiring students and supporting their learning every day:

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and talented team at Bristol Brunel Academy. We are a diverse multi-academy trust, looking for professional and ambitious people, with a passion for transforming our students’ learning.

To be successful in the post, we are looking for a Cover Supervisor who will supervise whole classes and/or small groups during the short-term absence of the timetabled class teacher, whether planned or un-planned absence.  Ensure students carry out the curriculum tasks set by the absent teacher, assisting them to understand the nature of the work set, managing student behaviour and minimising the impact of the teacher’s absence on their learning.

About you:

You will have:

experience of working with children and young people.

the ability to assimilate information to facilitate the delivery of lesson plans effectively.

a basic knowledge and understanding of the curriculum.

excellent standard of oral and written communication skills and ability to understand and convey information effectively.

good organisational and efficient administration skills.

the skills to build effective working relationships with teachers and other academy staff.

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Bristol Brunel Academy:

Bristol Brunel Academy is a forward-thinking academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, which is rated 'Good' by Ofsted. We are consistently over-subscribed in every year group and have a positive and growing reputation within our community.

The academy celebrates diversity and serves a vibrant multi-cultural in-take, which reflects our local community. Bristol Brunel's leadership and staff are passionate about the development of equality, diversity and inclusion and want this to be reflected throughout the academy, including within the staff team.

Our students are proud to attend Bristol Brunel, are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our community. All of our students benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment and contemporary facilities.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral pur