Cover Supervisor

Chiltern Academy; Luton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction programme

CPD opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Generous pension schemes

Employee assistance programme

Employee of the month scheme

Diverse workplace

Job summary

Chiltern Academy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cover Supervisor to ensure smooth lesson coverage and maintain high standards of pupil learning. The role requires coordinating cover for lessons, supporting pupils in class, and working with targeted groups to aid progress.

DBS checks and references are required as part of safeguarding commitments. The position is permanent with full-time hours (37 per week) across 39 weeks per year, with a starting salary of £24,470 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teaching in a school setting.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of pupils.
• Committed to safeguarding and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• To support the school ethos of delivering high quality teaching for absent staff as and when necessary.
• To organise and coordinate the covering of lessons under the guidance and supervision of line manager.
• To support the learning of all pupils in lessons as and when directed.
• To work with targeted groups of pupils to help them progress in their learning.

Skills

Lesson coordination

Pupil support

Team collaboration

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR

Location: Chiltern Academy

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 37 hours a week / 39 weeks a year (Term time plus 5 training days)

Salary: Starting salary£24,470 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd November 2026

Purpose of the post

• To support the school ethos of delivering high quality teaching for absent staff as and when necessary.




• To organise and coordinate the covering of lessons under the guidance and supervision of line manager.




• To support the learning of all pupils in lessons as and when directed.




• To work with targeted groups of pupils to help them progress in their learning.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Asma Baig, [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 23rd November 2026.

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

Visit our website: www.chiltern-academy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @chilternA

We offer a range of employee 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