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The Role
We are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor. 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 lend other support by taking a Duty or helping with administrative tasks. We provide excellent development 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. We are also able to offer development in support staff roles, such as understanding the role of Cover Coordinator.
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 8 December 2025. 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.
Interviews are likely to be held on Friday 12 December or Monday 15 December 2025.
Safeguarding Statement
St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School and the Redcliffe Sixth Form Centre (SMRT) 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. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of the recruitment and selection process. 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.