Cover Supervisor

The Reach Free School; Heronsgate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development programme

Progression via Schools Direct

Job summary

The Reach Free School in Rickmansworth is seeking a confident, adaptable Cover Supervisor to support teaching staff by covering lessons when colleagues are absent. You will help maintain a positive, productive learning environment and ensure continuity of learning.

This permanent role runs 8.15am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. Starting salary is on the Academy Trust Scale (pro rata from £20,154), with a start date in January 2027.

Qualifications

• A candidate with experience of working in a supportive role in a school environment
• A graduate seeking experience in a school environment prior to embarking on a programme to gain qualified teacher status (QTS)

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons for colleagues who are absent from school.

Job description

Cover Supervisor

• Dates: Apply by midday on Monday 28th September 2026


• Location: Rickmansworth


• Hours: 8.15am to 3.15pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)


• Contract term: Permanent


• Salary: Academy Trust Scale based on skills and experience (starting salary £20,154 pro rata)


• Start Date: January 2027

The Reach Free School is looking to appoint a confident, supportive and adaptable individual to take on the role of Cover Supervisor. The role involves covering lessons for colleagues who are absent from school.

The role would suit:

• A candidate with experience of working in a supportive role in a school environment


• A graduate seeking experience in a school environment prior to embarking on a programme to gain qualified teacher status (QTS).

In return, we will offer you:

• A happy and supportive working environment with high expectations and standards


• Opportunities to develop a broad range of skills in a vibrant and evolving environment


• A network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with and learn from, both in school and across the Watford Partnership for Teacher Training


• A comprehensive professional development programme


• Opportunities to progress to a career in teaching via the Schools Direct programme, where viable

The Reach Free School is a successful secondary school which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2023. The oversubscribed school is a popular choice for local families. The school has excellent modern facilities built in 2018, right in the heart of its community. If the challenges of working in a non-selective secondary school appeal to you, then we would like to hear from you.

Further information is available from our website: www.thereachfreeschool.co.uk.

We encourage potential candidates to arrange a school tour. Contact The Reach Free School to arrange this, or with any questions you may have, on 01923 711517 or via email to Mrs Keri McKay, HR Officer, [e-mail].

Interviews to take place: Week commencing Monday 5th October 2026

Safer Recruitment

The Reach Free School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. To ensure we fulfil this responsibility, all candidates will undergo a thorough selection process designed to deter and identify unsuitable applicants. Details of this process are outlined below. Should you require further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school.

Disclosure

This role involves significant access to children, and any appointment will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for previous criminal convictions. Candidates must disclose any convictions, cautions, or bind-overs, including ‘spent convictions’ as defined under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020), prior to appointment. Failure to disclose relevant information may result in termination of employment. However, a criminal background will not automatically exclude individuals from employment; each case will be considered based on the nature and timing of the offence(s).

Online searches

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, the school will conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates as part of the suitability assessment process. The school will also carry out relevant prohibition-from-teaching checks, where applicable, to ensure candidates are suitable to work in an educational setting.