Term Time only plus 4 INSET days
Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30 - 15:30

Perfect for Early Career Teachers, Recent PGCE Graduates and Aspiring Teachers

Have you recently completed your PGCE or teacher training and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience? Or are you considering a career in teaching and want to develop your skills in a supportive and successful school?

This role is ideal for teachers who have recently completed their PGCE, Early Career Teachers seeking additional classroom experience, or graduates considering a career in teaching.

Ashton Park School is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our highly collaborative team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain extensive classroom experience, develop your confidence and strengthen your practice across a range of subjects and year groups.

Many of our previous Cover Supervisors joined us shortly after completing their PGCE. The experience they gained at Ashton Park School proved invaluable in helping them successfully secure their first teaching positions.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining high-quality learning in the absence of teaching staff. You will deliver prepared lesson materials, supervise classes and support students to engage positively with their learning. Working closely with experienced teachers and school leaders, you will gain first-hand experience of classroom management, behaviour for learning and the day-to-day life of a thriving secondary school.

If you are passionate about education, committed to helping young people succeed and eager to gain meaningful school-based experience, we would love to hear from you.

Why Ashton Park School?

We understand that the right first step in education can make all the difference. As a Cover Supervisor at Ashton Park, you will benefit from:

· A highly collaborative and supportive cover team
· Extensive classroom experience across a range of subjects and key stages
· Opportunities to work alongside experienced teachers and leaders
· Training and professional development opportunities
· Internal opportunities for progression within the school and Excalibur Trust
· A committed and supportive staff body with a genuine sense of community
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Ashton Park Fitness Centre offers
· Cycle to Work scheme
· Free eye tests
· Discounted gym membership at Ashton Park Sports Centre
· Local Government Pension Scheme
· Family-friendly policies
· Free parking

About Ashton Park School

'The new school leadership team has been mindful of staff workload and well-being when introducing rapid change.' – Ofsted Lead Inspector

This is an exciting time to join Ashton Park School and Sixth Form as we continue to embed our vision of being valued in our community, for our passion for learning and commitment to excellence within a caring atmosphere built on mutual respect and celebration of success. Following our Ofsted inspection, the school was judged to be Good in all areas.

Ashton Park is an inclusive and oversubscribed school of over 1,200 students, set within the beautiful grounds of the Ashton Court Estate in Bristol. We are proud of our strong community, dedicated staff and the extensive opportunities available to our students.

We welcome applications from candidates who are passionate about education, committed to student success and eager to develop their professional skills within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

Being part of the professional learning community at Excalibur Trust provides outstanding opportunities to develop your career and contribute to the continued success of both the school and the Trust.

Diversity and inclusion are promoted and valued. Applications are welcomed from people of all backgrounds.

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.