Cover Supervisor
Goldington Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK41 9BX7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
20 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £27,274.00 - £33,119.00 Annually (FTE) Actual salary range £20,858 - £25,329
Cover Supervisor job summary
We are excited to be recruiting for the position of Cover Supervisor and are seeking a dedicated individual who is eager to join a school community that prioritises staff wellbeing and invests in professional development.
At Goldington Academy the Cover Supervisor:
1. Is the first choice “cover” person, where possible.
2. Provides in class support for teaching staff or for individual students (in addition to any individual needs support that may already be provided).
3. Assists in the preparation of teaching resources.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning by delivering pre-prepared lessons to students in the absence of teaching staff. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is passionate about supporting education.
Contract Details:
- Hours: 32.5 hours per week
- Working Days: Monday to Friday
- Time: 8.30am - 4.00pm
- Term Time Only: Plus five training days
Key Responsibilities:
At Goldington Academy, we are proud of our inclusive and supportive environment. If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making a difference, we would love to hear from you.
Why Join Our School?
We are a thriving, high-performing secondary school with a strong reputation for excellence, recognised by Ofsted (May 2026) as achieving a Strong Standard across all inspected areas, with safeguarding fully meeting requirements.
What Makes Us Special?
- Outstanding outcomes for students with GCSE results consistently above national averages.
- Exceptional school culture where pupils are respectful, ambitious and eager to learn.
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.
- Highly supportive leadership team that prioritises staff wellbeing, professional development and manageable workloads.
- Strong sense of community, where staff, students and families describe the school as welcoming, supportive and inclusive.
- High-quality professional learning opportunities that help staff continually develop their expertise.
- Outstanding pastoral care, ensuring students feel safe, supported and able to thrive.
- Inclusive ethos with highly effective provision for disadvantaged students and those with SEND.
- Extensive enrichment programme, including sports, creative arts, leadership opportunities, wellbeing activities and pupil-led initiatives.
- Positive staff experience, reflected in strong staff retention and a culture where many former students choose to return as employees.
Ofsted Said:
"The long-term, stable leadership has built up an exemplary culture over time."
"Staff want to work and stay working here."
"Pupils feel a real sense of belonging in this welcoming and supportive community."
"Leaders have developed a highly positive behaviour culture."
By the Numbers
- 942 students in a popular and oversubscribed school.
- 64.4% of students achieved Grade 5+ in English and Maths GCSE (2024/25), significantly above the national average of 45.4%.
- Attendance rates consistently above national averages.
- Strong outcomes for disadvantaged students, with progress and attainment above national figures.
Join a school where students flourish, staff are valued, and everyone is committed to making a difference.
The school’s successes are well documented and more information about these can be found on our website Home | Goldington Academy but we believe that it is most impressive when seen in action. We welcome enquiries and visits prior to application, so please get in touch with Karen Chisnall chisnallk@goldington.beds.sch.uk for more information.
We are aware of commitments you will have made to your schools and the children therefore we can be flexible on start dates for the right candidate.
Conditions of Service
All appointments will be in accordance with the National Joint Council for Local Government Services.
Equal Opportunities
Goldington Academy is an equal opportunities employer and therefore operates no restrictive policies in relation to age, sex or creed. It is the wish of the academy’s Governors to appoint the most suitable candidate from all the candidates offering themselves for appointment.
Safer Recruitment
Goldington Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Criminal Record Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service along with other relevant employment checks, including overseas criminal background checks, where applicable, and other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education (September 2026). All new trustees, employees and volunteers will be required to undertake safeguarding training on induction which will be regularly updated in line with statutory guidance.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Goldington Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 958 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Goldington Academy website
School location
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