Cover Supervisor

Chiltern Academy, Luton, LU1 3GF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,470.00 Annually (Actual)

Cover Supervisor job summary

COVER SUPERVISOR

Location: Chiltern Academy

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 37 hours a week / 39 weeks a year (Term time plus 5 training days)

Salary: Starting salary£24,470 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing date: 9am, Monday 23rd November 2026

Purpose of the post

• To support the school ethos of delivering high quality teaching for absent staff as and when necessary.

• To organise and coordinate the covering of lessons under the guidance and supervision of line manager.

• To support the learning of all pupils in lessons as and when directed.

• To work with targeted groups of pupils to help them progress in their learning.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Asma Baig, abaig@chiltern-academy.co.uk.

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension schemes
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 23rd November 2026.

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.

Visit our website: www.chiltern-academy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @chilternA

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 Chiltern Academy

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1203 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Chiltern Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chiltern-academy

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