Cover Manager​/Pastoral Support Mentor

# Cover Manager/Pastoral Support Mentor

Employer:

Oakfield Academy

Location:

Frome, Somerset Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time, Term Time Contract Length:
Permanent Salary:
MNSP Grade 5 (Point 11-17)
Posted:
8th October 2026

Expires:
27th October 2026 11:59 PM

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1576278

Job Reference:
CMPSM/2026
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* Print An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cover Manager/Pastoral Support Mentor to join a successful and innovative team at our Academy.

The successful candidate will organise lessons for absent teachers to ensure they are covered throughout the day. You will be able to arrange cover quickly having previous experience of understanding teachers workloads, timetables and best well matched cover to meet the needs of our pupils.  You will cover the absent teacher's timetable, being able to supervise a whole class of up to 30 pupils / group or individual support with work set by the relevant teacher.

You will also be able to help and answer pupils questions and manage pupil behaviour in line with academy policies and procedures.  If cover is not required, you will support pupils’ education provision as Pastoral Support Mentor, working closely with pupils and the Support & Guidance Hub using ELSA as a strategy to support our pupils.  You will help improve motivation, encourage re-engagement for learning and teach coping strategies, intervene and support when needed.

You will be able to think on your feet,  plan and resolve in an efficient and effective manner and have good communication and IT skills to meet arising tasks. Flexibility is essential as the organisation of cover will need to be arranged before the start of the academy day.

The successful candidate will provide young people with the best possible education, whatever their background or ability.

If you relish the chance to teach a variety of subjects and value the importance of building professional relationships with all pupils and staff, we would welcome your application.
** We can offer you:
** A permanent contract working 37 hours per week between 7:30am-4.00pm, 5 days per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days per annum.

Actual Salary:
Starting at £24,977 - £27,533 per annum (£29,071 - £32,046 FTE)
Pension scheme, free parking, employee discounts & wellbeing support
** Also with:
*** The chance to work with enthusiastic and ambitious colleagues
* An excellent induction programme with designated induction staff and a focus on positive wellbeing
* Extensive school grounds located in the popular market town of Frome, surrounded by beautiful countryside

Everyone in the Oakfield community has high expectations for achievement, conduct and well-being. We are proud of our Infinity Curriculum which emphasises the core concepts we all aspire to. These are:
* Ambition* Respect
* Etiquette* Honesty
* Kindness* Pride Please visit our website for more information.

Please note updates regarding an application, which could include an invitation to interview, will be sent to the email address used when registering an account. Copies of all correspondence will also appear under the ‘messages’ section. In the event that emails are being directed to a ‘junk’ or ‘trash’ folder. Please make regular checks on the status of an application.

Interviews will be held on Monday 2nd November 2026.

Start date:

as soon as possible.### Attachments Data Protection and Data Breach PolicyMNSP Recruitment Brochure Trust Annual Report 2025

Cover Manager-Pastoral Support Mentor - Grade 5 JD Template (1)### Safeguarding Statement:

Oakfield Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people & vulnerable adults and expects all our staff to share this commitment.