Cover Supervisor
Cranfield Church of England Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK43 0DR38 days remaining to apply
Start date details
23rd February 2026
Closing date
31 January 2026 at 8am
Date listed
27 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,142.00 - £30,024.00 Annually (FTE) Term time only, plus inset days
Cover Supervisor job summary
Responsible to: Teachers, Deputy Headteachers & Headteacher
Job Purpose
To cover for whole classes, with planning and resourcing provided, during the absence of teachers on a planned and unplanned basis.
Principal Duties & Accountabilities
To supervise pupils in the absence of a teacher, creating and maintaining a purposeful and orderly learning environment for pupils.
To ensure that the work set by the teacher is carried out in accordance with the teacher’s plans.
T To check that pupils have appropriate equipment and materials to enable them to complete the tasks set and answering pupils’ questions about process and procedures.
To support expectations of pupil behaviour in the classroom, securing appropriate standards of behaviour for learning and ensuring that the school’s behaviour management policy is adhered to.
To deal with any emergencies or problems which occur, in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
To ensure that completed work is collected at the end of the lesson and returned to the teacher.
To report to the teacher after the lesson, in accordance with agreed procedures on any issues arising, including the progress and behaviour of pupils.
To assist in the general efficient operation of the school, including providing cover for other staff where necessary and as directed by the Headteacher or Deputy Headteachers.
To attend staff meetings where beneficial, participate in performance development arrangements and undertake training and development as required.
To maintain confidentiality at all times in respect of school-related matters and to prevent disclosure of confidential or sensitive information.
These duties may be varied to meet the changing demands of the school at the reasonable direction of the Headteacher. This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It describes the way the post holder is expected to perform and complete the particular duties as set out above.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Candidates will be required to undergo a number of pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.
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 Cranfield Church of England Academy
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 2 to 9
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 516 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 9
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Cranfield Church of England Academy website
Cranfield Church of England Academy is an engaging, stimulating and committed Christian school that places children at the heart of all of its work. Highly supported by an exceptional Senior Leadership Team, dedicated Governing Body, a team of enthusiastic and engaged staff, and inspirational children, the school radiates a passion for learning from the moment you walk in the door.
Our school offers a highly inclusive education for all children, allowing them to flourish and grow as individuals as they live life in all its fullness.
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