Current Vacancies:
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Cover Supervisor
Salary range: F9 to F11 (£27254 - £28598)
Hours of work: Fulltime
Contract type: Permanent
A bit about us:
Brunel College is an independent alternative provision for students in Years 9, 10 & 11. The provision specialises in
providing a nurturing environment for vulnerable students, students with SEND and behavioural needs by delivering
lessons on a 1:1 and small group work basis, where the focus is on the well-being of our students.
Brunel College is a place where young people can learn through supportive interaction, experience and success. We
aim to provide a safe environment for both young people and staff so that the emphasis can be placed upon
growing, learning and fulfilling the potential that exists.
We are committed to improving the life chances of our young people by removing barriers to participation and
achievement.
Our intention is to create and continually develop a secure, inspiring and responsive environment where each young
person is supported holistically to enable them to take ownership of their lives, their learning and their decisions.
Brunel College aims to ensure the education and care that children receive is tailored to meet their individual needs
and is designed to give them the skills and resilience to improve their life chances.
We aim to support the progress of learners enabling them to gain both practical skills and qualifications for future
pathways. The development of the learner’s personal integrity, self-respect and citizenship is central to all work. We
aim to instil in each young person an understanding of their inherent value and the value of others and to enable
them to go on to live in the world as resilient independent people.
Mission Statement: At Brunel College we take pride in empowering all our young people to Believe, Achieve and
Succeed. So that they can thrive in all aspects of their lives now and in the future.
Believe in our students so that:
They feel safe, secure, valued and demonstrate kindness
They make progress academically, emotionally and socially
Achieve excellence for our students by:
Providing a quality, challenging and personalised curriculum
Developing self-confidence, resilience and personal growth Providing an environment where it is safe to make mistakes.
Succeed with our students by:
Enabling them to be able to reach their full potential Making tomorrow better than today Having their needs met and embracing diversity
We can achieve this by:
Providing a quality, challenging and personalised curriculum. Expecting the highest standards of all staff and students. Developing self-confidence, resilience and personal growth. Providing structured and consistent routines. Providing an environment where it is safe to make mistakes.
All about the role:
Are you a Cover Supervisor looking for a better work/life balance? Do you want to work somewhere where you can see the impact you are having? Then you should read on… We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to support individual students and small groups of students. You will be required to supervise the learning of whole classes during the short term absence of the class teacher as they undertake work set by the teacher; to invigilate tests and examinations and to accompany staff and pupils on educational visits. When there is no staff absence you will be required to support the learning of our students and aid the smooth running of our school.
The preferred candidate will:
*Be able to demonstrate a passion about supporting the progress of our students
*Be able to establish strong relationships and have excellent interpersonal skills Act as a role model in teaching through: *Consistently outstanding personal practice
*Proactively seeking innovation in pedagogy through evidence-based practice
*Foster a climate of support, self-reflection and continuous improvement in other colleagues
*Deliver range of preplanned lessons to ensure student success
Find out more and apply: If you have any queries about this role, please get in touch by calling Lisa Beavis, School Business Manager on 01722786138 or email lbeavis@brunelcollege.co.uk to arrange an informal conversation with our Headteacher. Tours of the school are recommended. More information about the school can be found on our website: https://www.brunelcollege.co.uk/
All staff will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Teaching staff are expected to fully meet Part 1 of the Teacher Standards. All staff working with young people, regardless of role, are expected to meet Part 2 of the Teacher Standards. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Closing date (and time): 28/07/2026 12 noon
Interview date: TBC
Commencement date: September/October 2026
Useful links:
Equality and Diversity monitoring form
Future Opportunities
If you have any queries regarding working with us in the future, please get in touch by calling Lisa Beavis, School Business Manager on 01722786138 or email lbeavis@brunelcollege.co.uk to arrange an informal conversation with our Headteacher.
All staff will be required to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school policies and the staff code of conduct. Teaching staff are expected to fully meet Part 1 of the Teacher Standards. All staff working with young people, regardless of role, are expected to meet Part 2 of the Teacher Standards.