Cover Supervisor - Helston Community College

About The Role:

Helston Community College, part of Truro and Penwith Academy Trust, is excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a confident, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our team as a Cover Supervisor, supporting students during short-term teacher absences.

This is a fantastic role for someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about education.  Whether you’re looking to gain experience in a school setting or seeking a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment;
• Support students in their learning by following set lesson plans and maintaining high expectations for behaviour and engagement;
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to promote student progress and wellbeing;
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.

What We’re Looking for:

·       A confident individual who can relate well to students aged 11-18.

·       Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

·       Excellent communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.

·       The ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

·       Previous classroom experience is not essential, however some experience of working with young people in a supportive capacity is preferred.

 Why Join Us?

·       A supportive and welcoming school community.

·       Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.

·       A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people.

·       Valuable experience for those considering a career in teaching or education.

If you are ready to inspire and support our students to achieve their full potential, we encourage you to apply and become part of our vibrant school community.

Full details on the College and job description for the role can be found in the above candidate pack. 

Benefits of Working with Us:

As a leading Academy Trust, we are able to offer our staff a range of continued professional development opportunities alongside family friendly policies and access to the Local Government/Teachers Pension Schemes. More on our benefits and a message for potential candidates from Anita Firth, Chair of the Board of Trustees can be found here.

How to Apply and Further Info:

To apply for this position please email a completed application form to recruitment@tpacademytrust.org, please ensure your name and the position you are applying are within the subject title of the email.

Please note we do not accept CV's.

The closing date for receiving applications is Midnight on Sunday 31st August 2025

Interviews to be held on a date to be confirmed.