Cover Supervisor
The Marlborough Science Academy, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2QA19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 10am
Date listed
16 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) Plus Outer Fringe £729.00
Cover Supervisor job summary
OFSTED 2023
Leadership & management - Outstanding Behaviour and Attitudes - Outstanding
Personal development - Outstanding Sixth Form Provision - Outstanding
Cover Supervisor
The Marlborough Science Academy
St Albans Herts AL1 2QA
H4. Negotiable for Maths/English Graduate who would be prepared to do one to one or small group work.
31 hours a week 8.25-3.10 (45 mins unpaid break) TTO 38 weeks a year
Fixed term contract - September 2026 until July 2027
(Position suitable for a colleague who may want classroom experience prior to teacher training)
The Marlborough Science Academy St Albans is looking to employ a Cover Supervisor to join our successful and oversubscribed Academy for students aged 11-18. The purpose of this role is to support high standards of teaching and learning in the situation where a class teacher is not available. This is a demanding role that requires an individual with an engaging personality, confidence and a desire to make a difference to the students.
Ideally, we are looking to employ an individual who is committed to pursuing a career in teaching and who would value experience in the classroom prior to applying for a teaching qualification course or programme. The successful candidate (if aiming to progress to teacher training) will be a graduate, will have good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE grade c or above - will be tested), be confident with IT to support lessons and be able to work both unsupervised and as part of a team. The potential to manage classroom behaviour effectively is essential. Previous experience in this role or with working with students of this age would be desirable however we will provide initial training and continued CPD for the successful candidate. We would look to support a successful candidate in securing of employment-based teacher training and potentially employment (subject to successful selection and the existence of suitable vacancies).
About the School: Shaping Futures
The Marlborough Science Academy is a highly successful, mixed comprehensive school with a reputation for its resilience, innovation and creativity. We do not believe in "glass ceilings" or labelling students by targets; we believe that with extraordinary teaching, no student is left behind and curiosity is the key.
Our Values & Ethos
Marlborough is a very special place defined by our “Values”. As a Single Academy Trust, we sit at the heart of a vibrant learning community in St Albans. We pride ourselves on our unique ethos described by staff and student as being ‘just like a family’. We are a school that combines academic aspiration with a deep sense of care, inclusion, and opportunities for all.
Our values are not just words on a wall; they underpin every decision, policy, and procedure. We are looking for a Headteacher who embodies these five values:
- Dignity
- Kindness
- Compassion
- Courage
- Endeavour
If you like the sound of the above, we want to hear from you. We offer a fringe salary rate and continuous service recognition for colleagues transferring from a school in the Herts LEA area. The school supports and promotes the safeguarding of children and is an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview. This vacancy will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and will require the candidates to evidence the right to work in the UK. We may also carry out checks on social media for shortlisted candidates. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
The closing date for applications is 5th May 2026 with the interview date to be confirmed. Please apply by visiting My New Term at https://www.mynewterm.com. Applications to be made as soon as possible as we will interview for the right candidate on receipt of their application.
Prospective Candidates
We welcome visits! Come and see our “exemplary behaviour” and feel the warmth and friendliness for yourself. To arrange a visit, please contact Ann Tyson HR administrator on 01727 731 395 a.tyson@marlborough.herts.sch.uk
School Address:
The Marlborough Science Academy
Watling Street
St Albans AL1 2QA
Email: admin@marlborough.herts.sch.uk
Website: www.themarlboroughscienceacademy.co.uk
The Marlborough Science Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 The Marlborough Science Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1335 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Marlborough Science Academy website
School location
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