Learning Supervisor

32.5 hours per week, term time only – Permanent Contract

Grade 12 £28,598 - £32,061 per annum pro rata – Actual Starting Salary £21,239

Monday – Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic Learning Supervisor to join our talented team. You will supervise whole classes, deliver pre-planned lessons during the short-term absence of teaching staff and provide learning support for individuals and groups of students where necessary.

This is an exciting post offering an excellent opportunity for an energetic and creative individual to thrive in the dynamic, inclusive and progressive Academy. The role can be useful experience for those considering a career in teaching.

The primary focus when supervising will be to ensure ongoing student progress to learning, maintain behaviour and keep students on task. The Learning Supervisor will respond to questions and generally assist students to undertake activities, which have been set by the teacher. Additional duties include preparation and organisation of resources and providing support to teaching staff and students when cover is not required.

Candidates will need to demonstrate the following:

• Good presence, excellent communication skills, patience, and the ability to understand the needs of students
• Computer literate
• Ability to use their own initiative, with good planning and organising skills and the ability to adapt quickly to a varied and constantly changing routine
• Work well within a team
• Work effectively and be able to relate positively to young people
• Applicants should be well-educated and ideally have experience of supporting young people either in the classroom or across other contacts

What we can offer:

• Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities
• Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme
• A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, CareFirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or faceto-face counselling for every employee in the Wessex family
• Exciting opportunities as part of a growing multi-academy Trust
• As a member of support staff at Kings Academy, employed by the Wessex Learning Trust, you will be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria

Closing date: Monday 23 February 2026

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to close the advert before Monday 23 February 2026 if a suitable candidate is found so recommend early application