Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor E‑ACT Merchants’ Academy - Ambition, Community, Opportunity E‑ACT Merchants’ Academy is a welcoming, ambitious all‑through school serving the heart of South Bristol. Spanning Nursery to Sixth Form, the academy provides a strong sense of continuity and community, offering children and young people a supportive, inclusive environment in which to learn and grow. With a dedicated Primary and Secondary phase, our academy provides a warm, inclusive, and supportive environment where students are encouraged to work hard, embrace challenges, and develop the confidence they need to succeed. Our staff team is committed to delivering a broad and aspirational curriculum, enriched by strong pastoral care and a focus on personal development. Want to make a difference to young people? Joining Merchants’ Academy means becoming part of a collaborative, values‑driven educational community. As an E‑ACT colleague, you’ll also have access to excellent professional development, supportive networks, and the chance to help shape the future of a school committed to raising aspirations and celebrating excellence. If you are ready to support and inspire children and young people across a diverse and vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you. Find out more: https://merchantsacademy.e-act.org.uk E‑ACT Merchants Secondary Academy is seeking to appoint a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will supervise classes during teacher absence, delivering pre‑set work while maintaining high standards of behaviour, engagement and learning. You will create a calm, safe and purposeful environment, ensuring continuity of education across a range of subjects. Key responsibilities: Supervise classes during teacher absence and deliver pre‑set work Maintain high standards of behaviour and student engagement Support students’ learning across a range of subjects Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour Create a calm, safe and purposeful classroom environment Pay range: NJC 17 - 21 - £23,195.28 - £25,604.89 - FTE: £30,024.00 - £33,143.00 - 32.5hours per week, 39 weeks per year. Qualifications and Skills: GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above) Qualification in Level 3 Cover Supervision, HLTA or equivalent Education, youth work or relevant classroom experience (desirable) Ability to confidently manage classroom behaviour Strong communication and interpersonal skills What are we about? Join a trust that is going places! At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard. We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wi