Job Title: Cover Supervisor - 32.5 hours Salary: OCL SCP 7 - 11 LGPS (£26,403 – £28,142 FT equivalent) Actual Salary: £19,948 - £21,262 Closing Date: Thursday 16th April 2026 at 23.59pm Interviews: As soon as possible Start date: As soon as possible Contract: On a permanent basis Early applications are advised; as we reserve the right to close the advert early should sufficient applications be received. ‘Exceptional futures for every learner’ We are looking for an exceptional individual to join our successful team at Oasis Academy Brislington. Who We Are An opportunity to join our dedicated and passionate team in one of the largest secondary schools within Bristol. Oasis Academy Brislington provides inspirational O pportunities for everyone to secure outstanding A chievements in a warm, friendly and inclusive environment. The deep sense of B elonging ensures that our young people feel safe and valued and are therefore able to reach their full potential. Our mission is to be the ‘best’ truly comprehensive secondary school for the people we serve. We do this by equipping our young people with 'the confidence, knowledge and skills to stand as first amongst equals. We aim to ensure 'Excellence as Standard' in everything we do, where students are encouraged to take risks, be curious and learn from their experiences. We want our students to become the very best version of themselves. As a school we provide students with a well-structured environment in which to learn. Staff and students enjoy working together to develop students’ character, talents and interests during the five-year learning journey here at Oasis Brislington. Join our team at this very exciting time as we build upon a successful Ofsted inspection and embark on the next phase of the journey. Our Academy is not an easy option, staff work hard every day to make an impact on our young people. Our students are kind, funny and have huge potential; for the right candidate Oasis Academy Brislington is an incredibly rewarding place to work. The Academy A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment Fantastic community of children, parents and carers who deserve the best Genuine opportunity to make a difference where it is needed Opportunities for training and development internally and externally Generous local government pension scheme Access to free counselling service Free eye tests Cycle to Work Scheme Healthcare Cash Plan The Role This is an exciting opportunity to support the running of our Academy to create a structured environment for pupils to complete pre-prepared curriculum activities in the absence of their teacher. The main focus of the role is supervising classes/groups of students to ensure that they carry out the work set by their teacher to ensure continuity of learning. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone wishing to gain further experience in a supportive school environment as part of their career development and offers invaluable experience. Please note that a teaching qualification is not required for this role. You should enjoy working with young people and be able to establish positive working relationships; setting and upholding high expectations for learning and behaviour. Cover supervisors use the same systems as teaching colleagues to ensure positive learning behaviour in lessons and constructive, calm learning environments. New cover supervisors are supported by our established teaching staff and are given the opportunity to spend time observing colleagues in the classroom. Time is also dedicated to developing the key skills required for delivering cover lessons, including: managing a classroom, opening and closing lessons and behaviour management. In addition to the above, cover supervisors also support other areas of the school as appropriate and where capacity permits. The Successful Candidate Do you have the passion and skills to change the lives of young people in south Bristol by becoming an influence who believes, makes a difference and supports our students to achieve beyond their expectations? The successful candidate will: Have excellent interpersonal skills with ability to build positive relationships Be a good team player Have an experience of working within education establishment Have good level of ICT skills, i.e., Microsoft Package Be able to demonstrate flexibility and very good organisational skills Have emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes Have a good sense of humour If you are interested in applying, please read the full job description and person specification. We cannot accept CVs for this role, therefore, please complete our standard job application form and submit it via the eTeach portal by no later than 9am on Wednesday 3rd March 2026. The interviews will be scheduled shortly following the closing date. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such, you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. However, as a secular Academy, we actively seek applications from candidates of any faith or non-faith to join our completely inclusive community that is based on a set of shared, commonly held values. Please note: Oasis Community Learning does not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative introductions from recruitment agencies. We work strictly with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL), and any CVs submitted outside of this agreement will not be liable to an introduction fee.