Cover Supervisor

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 20,970 - 21,644; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive induction programme and

CPD and development opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Coast and Vale Learning Trust seeks a Cover Supervisor at Linslade School to support learning during teacher absence. The role offers a permanent contract, 34.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 training days).

Salary is NJC L3 points 6-8 (£20,970 – £21,644 per annum), with a start date of September 2026 and closing date of 30 August 2026. Applicants must have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding and readiness to undertake DBS checks.

Qualifications

• Safeguarding commitment to young people.
• Full training, support and induction provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of duties to enhance learning when the class teacher is absent.
• Cover lessons to ensure students have high-quality learning experiences.
• Contribute to the wider school community and safeguarding culture.

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor

Location: Linslade School

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 34.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time + 5 training days)

Salary: NJC L3 points 6-8 £20,970 – £21,644 per annum

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: 12:00pm on Sunday 30 August 2026

Responsibilities

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional cover supervisor to join our school. The role is to provide a range of duties to enhance the learning experiences of pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will be required to cover lessons to ensure students have the highest possible level of learning experiences when their teacher is absent.

Linslade is an excellent school with a strong ethos of achievement and aspiration for all. The school has a well-established and enthusiastic team with a passion to develop and prepare students for the future. We provide a strong culture of support and care for our staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate real enthusiasm for teaching and a willingness to contribute to the wider school community. By joining us at Linslade you will be guaranteeing yourself a strong start to a long, happy and productive career as a primary class teacher.

Qualifications and requirements

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you. Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Linslade School, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer at [e-mail].

As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for posts based in the school.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

How to apply

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The final closing date is 12pm on Sunday 30 August 2026.

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