Cover Supervisor

Sandy Secondary School, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1BL

13 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  24 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: NJC Level 3d points 7 - 11 £17,613 – £18,773 per annum, actual salary (£26,403 - £28,142 pro rata)
• Additional allowances:

  NJC Level 3d points 7 - 11 £17,613 – £18,773 per annum, actual salary (£26,403 - £28,142 pro rata)

Cover Supervisor job summary

Are you an enthusiastic and committed individual ready to make a difference in the lives of young people? We are seeking a hardworking and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our dynamic team at Sandy Secondary School. The role of a Cover Supervisor is integral to the success of our school. You will play a key part in maintaining continuity in education by delivering pre-prepared lessons during teacher absences. Your responsibilities will include ensuring students stay on task, managing classroom behaviour effectively, and fostering a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment. We are committed to your professional growth and provide comprehensive training, including behaviour management techniques and opportunities to observe best practices in the classroom. While previous experience is not essential, a passion for working with young people and a dedication to their success are a must. If you are ready to inspire the next generation and thrive in a vibrant school community, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey of growth and contribute to the next exciting phase of development at our school.

Closing Date - Monday 24th November 2025 at 9.00am

Posts working with either children and/or vulnerable adults will be subject to the disclosure of criminal records, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Sandy Secondary School have decided to carry out online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence in our recruitment process, (as per KCSIE, paragraph 220). The searches are conducted by a member of our staff and recorded in line with our recruitment and appointment protocols and procedures. The process will be consistent, transparent, and fair and reflected within the Safer recruitment policy. At Sandy Secondary School, safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

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 Sandy Secondary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Secondary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-secondary-school

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