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Cover Supervisor

MERIDIAN TRUST

Biggleswade

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GBP 22,000 - 26,000

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Job summary

A leading educational trust in Biggleswade is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support classes during teacher absences. This role involves engaging with students and providing feedback to improve learning outcomes. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience in education. The position offers a full-time contract with excellent benefits, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to the welfare of children.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme for mental health

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on everyday essentials

Qualifications

Experience working within the education sector.
Knowledge of child protection issues.
Ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality cover during the absence of class teachers.
Contribute to planning and evaluation of lessons.
Communicate effectively and professionally with staff and parents.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Positive and enthusiastic approach

Knowledge of IT software

Flexibility of working hours

Education

Good educational background

Experience in the education sector

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Job Reference #: EDV/2025/SS/10203

Location: Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, SG18 8JB

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: Grade 6, Point 7-12

Closing Date: 6:00am, 5th Dec 2025

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

Vacancy for Cover Supervisor!

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6, Points 7-12 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.

Hours of work: 32.5

We are now looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor within our Support Team who share our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidates as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and part of our wider Meridian Trust family.

The opportunity

A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team providing high-quality cover during the short-term absence class teachers, actively engaging with the class, to contribute to raising standards.
Opportunity to work across all departments and roles of the Academy.
Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work set for covering lesson.
Provide valuable feedback on learning activities and contribute towards development planning.

The ideal candidate

Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills.
Experience of subject background and working within the education sector.
Knowledge of using different IT software such as Microsoft Office, Email.
Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents and outside agencies.
Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues.
Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in.
Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT).
Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources.
Cycle to work scheme.
Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme.
Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations.
Free on-site parking.
Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays.

Closing date for applications: 05.12.2025

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

Equality and Diversity

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.