The Role
We are recruiting for a permanent Cover Supervisor, with a start date subject to satisfactory references/clearances.
Our current team of Cover Supervisors work to cover lessons in teachers’ absence, as directed by our Cover Coordinator, and are line managed by our Deputy Headteacher (Pastoral, Inclusion, and Ethos). Work is provided either by the absent teacher or by their Head of Subject/Department. Cover Supervisors also help by taking a register should a tutor be absent from school, attending an Assembly, or by working as part of a ‘pool’ of associate tutors supporting students.
In addition, Cover Supervisors also fulfil roles as part of the Duty Team, support students one-to-one, or help with administrative tasks. We provide excellent development opportunities for our Cover Supervisors with many going on to pursue a career in teaching. For those already qualified as a teacher, we are sometimes able to offer a temporary teaching contract.
The working hours are 08:15 to 15:45 Monday to Thursday, and 08:15 to 14:45 on Friday, i.e. 34 hours a week. Cover Supervisors work term time only, including 5 INSET days. The salary range is Bristol Grade 8 (BG8), which is currently equivalent to a starting salary of £30,023 gross per annum (paid pro rata plus holiday pay). This will be prorated according to working hours and working weeks per annum The contract is permanent and is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
SMRT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and so safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment and selection process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced Criminal Disclosure. We welcome applicants regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion. It is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. You can find a copy of our Safeguarding Policy on our website.
The School
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple (SMRT) is a successful and heavily oversubscribed 11-18 co-educational, Church of England, comprehensive school of over 1750 students, serving families from the whole of greater Bristol and beyond. We are located at the heart of the city and have a diverse student community with considerable parental support. Our diversity is a strength and something we celebrate. The Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre currently houses approximately 700 students from our own school and from many other schools across the City.
Application Process
Please be aware that we will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this advert at any time before the end of Term 1 (i.e. 23 October 2026). Candidates must complete our application form and return it as a Word document using the email address in our covering letter. Please ensure that you complete all parts of the application form, including the additional information section. It is particularly important that you include your personal details so that we can contact you. We recommend that you complete your application on a PC or laptop, and not on a mobile device.
When providing details of your referees you must include their e-mail address. References must span the last 5 years of employment history in accordance with KCSIE guidance. Please include a referee from your current post (principal or headteacher where applicable) and if you have worked in multiple settings in this 5-year period, you should have included a referee from each setting.