Cover Supervisor Comprehensive

Cover Supervisor - Caerleon Comprehensive

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 12 - 17 £ 28,598 - £31,022 (Pro Rata)

Cover Supervisor - Caerleon Comprehensive
Job information
Post No. POSN
004806 - Cover Supervisor - Caerleon Comprehensive

32.5 hours per week, term time only; hours of work are 8.30 am – 3.30 pm Monday – Friday.

The Governing Body of Caerleon Comprehensive School, a popular high‑achieving school with a student body of 1500, is seeking to appoint a motivated, organised, and hard‑working individual to the post of Cover Supervisor. We have 2 permanent vacancies and one fixed‑term vacancy for this role.

You will oversee classes during the short‑term absence of teachers and may also be required to assist with other duties including examination invigilation/general administration.

Previous experience as a Teacher or Cover Supervisor would be a distinct advantage. We are looking for candidates who are able to build good working relationships with our students, have excellent classroom management and communication skills.

The appointment is offered on a full‑time basis of 32 hours and 30 minutes per week, working term time. Holidays must be taken during school holiday periods.

If you would like an informal chat regarding this post, please contact Emma Wilson, Assistant Headteacher on

Further details and application form can be found on this website. Please return completed application form with a letter of application to the school;
JamesV
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The post is to commence – ASAP

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and is subject to a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing date:
Tuesday 27 January 2026.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values – Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together

Ein gwerthoedd – Ein Gwerthoedd, Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd