Cover Supervisor

About The Role

Are you ready to inspire young people and help shape their school day? Paignton Academy is looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable and confident Pupil Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. If you enjoy working with young people, thrive in a busy school environment, and want a role where every day is different, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

As a valued member of our staff team, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring a positive, safe and focused learning environment.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of curriculum areas.
• Support students’ learning, engagement and behaviour in line with school policies.
• Help maintain high standards of teaching and learning across the Academy.
• Contribute to planning and preparation of activities under an agreed system of supervision.

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Confident, calm and resilient.
• Able to build positive relationships with young people.
• Flexible and willing to support different curriculum areas.
• Passionate about helping students succeed.

Whether you’re considering a future career in teaching or simply love working with young people, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive and friendly school community.

Please note:

This is a fixed term contract until Aug 26 with the possibility of becoming permanent.

At Paignton Academy, we focus on developing well‑rounded students who excel academically and grow socially, emotionally, and morally. We inspire our students to be kind, resilient, and responsible, preparing them to face challenges and contribute positively to society.

Paignton Academy is on a significant improvement journey which was recognised in its most recent Ofsted report (December 2024):

The school has redesigned its curriculum to be broad and ambitious. The knowledge pupils will learn is organised in a logical order. The impact of these improvements is evident in key stage 3, where pupils demonstrate they know and remember more of what they have been taught.

Since the previous inspection, the quality of provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) has improved. Pupils’ needs are identified quickly, and appropriate support is put in place. Teachers have a growing understanding of how to adapt their teaching successfully for the benefit of these pupils. The school ensures that pupils with SEND are included in the wider life of the school.

Pupils’ behaviour has improved. Lessons are calm and purposeful. The ‘speak up, speak out’ campaign has led to more pupils feeling confident to report concerns.

• Strong Relationships:We value respectful connections between students, staff, and parents, working together to ensure student success.
• Love of Learning:We foster a passion for lifelong learning, helping students grow into curious, well‑rounded individuals.
• Community & Pride:We instill pride in both our school and the local community, empowering students to make a positive impact.

If you’re passionate about shaping young lives and helping students reach their full potential, come join our team at Paignton Academy!

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West, South, South East, and East of England.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

We’re proud to offer more than just a job—we provide a range of exceptional benefits to support and reward our staff:

• Competitive Pay Scales
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  Our TSAT pay scales exceed national levels.
• Performance Related Pay
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  We operate a Professional Growth policy that allows us to reward staff who meet their objectives with additional pay for exceptional performance.
• CPD
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  Our in-house training provision, Thinking Horizons, offers…