Cover Supervisor

Leighton Middle School; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Leighton Middle School in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support student learning when teachers are absent. This permanent, term-time-only role offers a stable, part-time schedule and the chance to contribute to a friendly school community.

You will supervise students as they complete pre-set work, maintain a productive classroom atmosphere, and assist with a range of tasks to help our students and teachers thrive. Interviews may be held before the closing date.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising students and supporting learning.
• Ability to work as part of a school team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students as they complete pre-set work.
• Maintain a productive and positive classroom atmosphere.
• Assist with a variety of tasks to support students and teachers.

Job description

Are you looking for a fulfilling role in education without the demands of full-time teaching? Leighton Middle School is seeking a dedicated and proactive Cover Supervisor to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting student learning and wants to make a real difference in a school environment.

In this dynamic role, you'll be at the heart of our school's daily operations, ensuring that learning continues seamlessly when teachers are absent. You'll supervise students as they complete pre-set work, maintaining a productive and positive classroom atmosphere.

When not covering classes, you'll transition into a vital classroom support role, assisting with a variety of tasks to help our students and teachers thrive.

What We Offer

• A permanent, term-time-only position.
• A consistent, part-time schedule of 28.75 hours per week, spread over 5 days.
• The chance to work in a supportive and friendly school community.
• An engaging role that combines independence with teamwork.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students and expect all staff to share this commitment.

Interested? We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as interviews may be held before the closing date.

If you are a confident and adaptable individual with a passion for helping young people succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Please note that if you are shortlisted for this role, or an alternative role, an online name search will be undertaken, as per Keeping Children Safe in Education. The purpose of the search is to help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which the school might want to explore with you at interview.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS).

This vacancy may close early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.