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Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

West Somerset College

Somerset

  • £16,794.18 per year
  • Quick apply
  • Expired
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
29 April 2024

Job overview

At West Somerset College we aim to provide a rich and varied education for all of our students. We believe that ensuring students realise their full potential depends upon a continuous drive for excellence by our staff.

We are looking for an individual who is able to work as a part of a friendly and effective team to support our students as a Cover Supervisor. Your main task will be to supervise students working when a colleague is not in college.

You will need to be educated to GCSE standard or equivalent in literacy and numeracy, with experience of dealing with young people. Experience of supporting students within an educational setting would be an advantage.

In addition, you will benefit from:

Generous local government pension scheme.

Employee Rewards scheme

High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre

Discounted Gym Membership


Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 29th April 2024.


We believe in hiring for potential and this means that we value individuals for the knowledge skills and experience that they have developed in every aspect of their lives. If you don’t feel that you meet all of the criteria listed in the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply.

We care about our staff and provide a number of benefits in addition to salary including a positive and supportive working environment, employer pension contribution of at least 23%, generous annual leave entitlement for all-year round staff, on-site gyms, free parking, access to a retail discounts platform and Employee Assistance Programme. Helping you achieve a good work life balance is important to us. Lots of our colleagues work flexibly including part time hours and/or job shares and we are happy to discuss these opportunities with you. 

We truly believe that diversity of thought, culture, background and perspective secure the best outcomes for our students. We strive to build teams that represent our local communities and welcome applications from individuals who identify as members of an under-represented group and in particular individuals who identify as BAME, disabled or LGBT. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Bridgwater & Taunton College Trust is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment. Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

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About West Somerset College

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+44 1643 706061

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Bridgwater College Trust is a Multi Academy Trust supporting Bridgwater College Academy, Brymore Academy, Hamp Academy, Otterhampton Primary School and West Somerset College.

The West Somerset College is the only secondary school serving the district of West Somerset.  Our 660 square kilometers catchment area includes two-thirds of the Exmoor National Park and part of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as the coastal towns of Minehead and Watchet.  This is a sparsely-populated rural area, with obvious attractions to lovers of the countryside and outdoor activities.

WSC Vision

At West Somerset College we deliver for our students the knowledge, skills and opportunity to realise success. We foster an ethic of excellence, encouraging our students to do their best at all times.

At West Somerset College we recognise the importance of placing knowledge at the centre of our curriculum. Our students use knowledge wisely, allowing them to go forward into the world making significant contributions and enriching our community.

At West Somerset College we promote respect and we are always respectful of others’ opinions and beliefs. We nurture ambition and encourage our students to take pride in the contributions they make.

At West Somerset College we encompass inclusivity. We celebrate and learn from the best of human achievement and we encourage our students to understand that they are the history yet to be written.

At West Somerset College we recognise the wonder and importance of learning. We also recognise that learning is challenging and that success requires the determination to succeed and the willingness to make mistakes and learn from them.

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Applications closed