Cover Supervisor

Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle, Horncastle, Lincolnshire, LN9 5AD

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week for 39 weeks per year
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 4 Scale Point 9 £25,989 (actual £22,255)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• To supervise pupils and their work when teacher is absent.
• The role involves taking sole charge of a group of pupils as required; there will be a system of supervision in place from qualified teachers in case of any difficulties.
• Organise daily cover, including liaison with supply agencies, and room changes, in conjunction with the Cover & Data Manager, during their absence or periods of peak workload.

What the school offers its staff

• A permanent role of 37 hours for 39 weeks per year
• Salary upon appointment Grade 4 Scale Point 9 £25,989 (actual £22,255) with potential to rise to Point 12 £27,254 (actual £23,338)
• Access to wellbeing support, physio, counselling and GP services
• Excellent training opportunities to support career progression
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Childcare Vouchers and Cycle to Work
• Employment within a strong and progressive educational trust with firm family values

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

AD QE Cover Supervisor 002 060726.pdf - 295 KB (opens in new tab)

JD QE Cover Supervisor 002.pdf - 522 KB (opens in new tab)

About Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 788 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, Horncastle website
• Email address: recruitment@horncastleeducationtrust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s-grammar-school-horncastle-horncastle

A mixed, selective school which is part of Horncastle Education Trust. Our main aim is to provide first class learning and teaching opportunities to ensure that all students aim high and achieve success, setting them up for a rewarding future.

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