Cover Supervisor - Construction

Your future is here

A place to inspire the Next Generation of Builders, Creators, and Innovators

Are you a skilled tradesperson or experienced professional from the construction industry looking for an exciting new challenge? Have you ever considered sharing your knowledge and experience with the next generation? This could be your first step into the rewarding world of education – no formal teaching qualifications required, just your expertise, passion, and willingness to make a difference!

We are Nottingham College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. As a teacher at Nottingham College, you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential by bringing experience, flair, industry connections, passion and care to your role and in return we invest in you. Here, you have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our Basford campus in the Construction faculty. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of a lecturer.

The a full time role (37 hours per week), working term time only, 37 weeks per year.

About the Role

We are seeking a adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our Construction Faculty at Basford College. This unique role is perfect for someone with practical skills or hands-on experience in construction who wants to contribute to developing future construction professionals in a supportive and guided capacity.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Step in to cover lessons for teaching staff when required, ensuring students stay engaged and on track on a pre-set learning activity.
• Explain and respond to students about what is required and what pre-prepared task/exercise they will be expected to undertake.
• Manage behaviour of students to ensure that a constructive learning environment is maintained by using a range of strategies to deal with classroom behaviour as a whole and also individual behavioural needs. This will include meeting and communicating with parents as required.
• Support the curriculum team with the pastoral support of students within the designated faculty area
• Support the curriculum team with monitoring and proactively act on attendance issues for cover lessons and those taught within the designated faculty area; liaise with parents/ carers/ guardians where concerns arise around poor attendance.
• Where required, support with tutor group sessions and small group interventions to identify students' needs and provide appropriate guidance and support, referring to specialists and other staff as appropriate
• Assist lecturing staff in lesson planning, evaluating and adjusting lesson/work plans as appropriate.
• Provide practical insights, guidance, and demonstrations to inspire and motivate learners.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to bring your industry knowledge into the classroom while gaining valuable experience in an educational environment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re not looking for formal teaching qualifications (although they’re of course a plus if you have them!) – we’re looking for someone with:

• Hands-on experience or practical skills in construction. Whether you’re a builder, carpenter, plumber, or another tradesperson, your expertise will be highly valued.
• A genuine passion for supporting and inspiring young people.
• Strong communication and organisational skills to manage diverse tasks.
• A positive, can-do attitude and the ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
• Level 2 Maths and English or equivalent
• A respectful and inclusive attitude to students and colleagues
• Level 5 relevant qualification (degree or vocational) - desirable
• Experience of providing pastoral support to students and the ability to handle complex and sensitive issues with empathy and understanding - desirable

If you’ve been considering a career change or want to explore a pathway into teaching, this is an ideal starting point with plenty of support and development opportunities.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact steven.richards@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: Thursday, 9th July 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £29,390 to £3,602 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time and time time only posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave 
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App  
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme 

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need. 

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

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If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.

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