Cover Supervisor

Sir John Lawes School, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 4QP

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £20,074.00 Annually (Actual) H4, 6 + fringe pro rata

Cover Supervisor job summary

COVER SUPERVISOR

Sir John Lawes School

Grade: H4 6

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 8.30am to 3.30pm

Contract: Part-time 32.5 hrs per week

Term-time plus 5 days INSET

Actual Salary: £20,074 per annum including Fringe

These hours are a pre-requisite to meet the needs of the post and unfortunately not negotiable.

Are you interested in becoming a teacher, but lack teaching experience? Or, are you looking for a rewarding career working with young people?

If you wish to become a teacher, Sir John Lawes School has a fantastic opportunity for you to gain classroom experience before you commence your training. We also welcome applications from those who wish to make a difference to our young people’s education.

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join our talented support staff team and provide cover for pre-prepared lessons for classes of up to 30 students in the absence of teaching staff. You will also assist Heads of Year in their pastoral role and provide admin support when cover is not required. Training will be available.

To be successful, you will be a supportive, enthusiastic and reliable colleague. Relevant school experience would be an advantage, as well as a basic knowledge of IT programs.

Sir John Lawes is an outstanding school and we offer a stimulating environment with professional development opportunities for all staff. Our status as a teaching school means our cover supervisors are provided with excellent experience and support for those hoping to move into teaching.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the Trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Further details and application forms are available from the HR Team at hr@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk, the Trust website www.scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424. CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 9 February 2026, 9am

Start Date: ASAP

Interview date: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Sir John Lawes School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1356 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir John Lawes School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-john-lawes-school-harpenden

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