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Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Contract: Full time Permanent
Salary: Grade 6 – £28,099 (88% FTE, term time, 38 weeks)
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday:
Start Date: September 2025 (or before)
Closing Date: Monday 23rd June
Interviews Scheduled: Friday 27th June
Are you passionate about working with and inspiring pupils? If so Gwernyfed High School would love to hear from you!
We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible individual with relevant work experience to join our team of Cover Supervisors from September 2025. The role would be ideal for graduates wishing to gain experience in order to enter a career in teaching or who would like to further their career working with young people. Applications from NQTs or teachers with QTS are also welcome.
The successful applicant will cover lessons during the short-term absence of the class teacher who will have set suitable work for that lesson. The Cover Supervisor will supervise learners whilst they complete set tasks, manage behaviour and support learners in the completion of work. This requires no marking or planning but does require active supervision and delivery of the information provided by the teacher or Head of Faculty.
You will need a good standard of written and spoken English and have capacity to develop curriculum knowledge. You must possess excellent communication skills, be computer literate and a self-starter with initiative. You will have the confidence and ability to engage with young people in a positive manner. Previous experience of working with young people is desirable.
You may be required to support general school administration when demand for cover is low.
You will be committed to your own personal development and be ready and able to take advantage of the training that will be provided. We are committed to ensuring that our Cover Supervisors are given opportunities to build on their existing interests, skills and experience and become valued and active members of our school community.
Why Gwernyfed High School?
A supportive and inclusive school culture, where we value every member of our community and encourage students to achieve their best.
A strong focus on staff wellbeing, with ample opportunities for professional development and career progression.
An excellent location, near the stunning Bannau Brycheiniog National Park and well-connected to Cardiff, Brecon, and Hereford.
Join our vibrant team at our unique location, just a short journey from major locations! We’re approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from Cardiff, Swansea, and Newport, with only 40 minutes to Hereford and Abergavenny, and a convenient 35 minutes from Llandrindod Wells. Come and thrive with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Powys County Council/Gwernyfed High School share a commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people and vunerable adults. The commitment is underpinned by robust processes and procedures that seek to maximise opportunity, minimise risk and continuously promote a culture that embraces the ethos of safeguarding amongst the workforce. Mae Cyngor Sir Powys/ Ysgol Uwchradd Gwernyfed yn rhannu ymrwymiad i ddiogelu a hyrwyddo lles plant, pobl ifanc ac oedolion diamddiffyn. Mae'r ymrwymiad yn cael ei danategu gan brosesau a gweithdrefnau cadarn sy'n ceisio cynddu cyfle, lleihau peryglon a hyrwyddo diwylliant sy'n cofleidio'r ethos o ddiogelu yn barhaus ymysg gweithlu
Education/Qualifications/Knowledge
Requirement
Essential/Desirable
Minimum GCSE (or equivalent) in English, Welsh if required and Maths at grades A*-C or NVQ 3 for teaching assistants or equivalent qualification or experience
Essential
Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
Essential
Experience
Requirement
Essential/Desirable
Experience of working in a secondary school environment
Desirable
Aptitudes and Skills
Requirement
Essential/Desirable
Good organisational skills
Essential
Confident in use of ICT
Essential
Excellent verbal and writing communication skills and an ability to relate well to children and adults
Essential
Ability to identify own training and development needs and participate in ongoing training
Essential
Ability to work constructively and flexibly as part of a team, understanding school roles and responsibilities
Essential
Ability to manage classroom activities and the physical learning space safely
Essential
Safeguarding Statement
Gwernyfed High School PCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.