Cover Supervisor

Boston West Academy, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 7QG

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  23 March 2026

• Closing date

  25 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,607.05 - £28,904.77 Annually (FTE) Grade 7 Point 18 - Grade 7 Point 21

Cover Supervisor job summary

Cover Supervisor

Full Time, Permanent - 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 - 16:00, 30-min lunch)
Salary: Grade 7 Point 18 - Grade 7 Point 21 (£26,607.05 - £28,904.77)
Location: Boston West Academy

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and helping them thrive in an innovative and caring environment? Boston West Academy is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our vibrant, forward-thinking team.

At Boston West Academy, we are proud to be a part of Anthem Schools Trust, and offer a stimulating learning environment where much of our curriculum is taught outdoors in our inspirational and award-winning school grounds. Our ethos is built on strong, positive relationships and a culture of excellence - we believe that every child deserves to be happy, confident, and well-motivated.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absences, delivering set cover work and supporting students in their learning
• Foster a positive and purposeful classroom environment, upholding high standards of behaviour
• Work alongside teaching staff and support colleagues to provide general classroom assistance
• Ensure the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils and promote the school’s values of care, collaboration, attitude, respect, and equality (CARE)
• Be ICT literate and comfortable using a variety of software packages

We offer a fantastic range of employee benefits:

• Cycle Scheme - get a new bike and accessories tax-efficiently
• Tech & Home Scheme - spread the cost of tech and home essentials
• Corporate Health Cash Plan - reclaim the cost of everyday healthcare
• Eye Care - support for eye tests and glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential support
• Employee Referral Scheme - refer a friend and receive a bonus
• Anthem Institute - outstanding CPD opportunities and networking

Join a school where care for oneself, others, and the environment is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to professional development, staff wellbeing, and making learning fun both inside and outside the classroom.

Boston West Academy and Anthem Schools Trust are committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, the Children’s Barred List check, satisfactory references, and a health check. Anthem will undertake a basic online check for all shortlisted candidates.

It is an offence for an individual who has been disqualified from working with children to knowingly apply for, offer to do, accept, or do any work in a ‘regulated activity’. The position advertised is a ‘regulated activity’ and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 [Exceptions] Order 1975.

Ready to make a difference? Join Boston West Academy and help us inspire the next generation!

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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to the relevant pre-employment checks which will, where applicable, include a health check, a DBS check with children’s barred list and satisfactory references. Our schools are part of Anthem Schools Trust, which is a charity and a company limited by guaranteed. Registered in England & Wales. Company No. 7468210.

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 Boston West Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 415 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Boston West Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/boston-west-academy

Boston West Academy is a successful, happy and inclusive 4 -11 primary school in Boston, South Lincolnshire. Having been judged as outstanding by Ofsted in 2016, we are proud of what we have achieved over the past few years.  We are committed to developing our pupils both individually and as team players, able to work collaboratively in their learning. Our high expectations and high-quality teaching allow our children to achieve and become inquisitive, motivated and passionate lifelong learners.

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