Cover Supervisor

Robert Barclay Academy, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8JY

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  28 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £21,700.00 Annually (Actual) H5 + Fringe

Cover Supervisor job summary

Cover Supervisor

Robert Barclay Academy

Contract : Permanent - Term-Time plus 5 days INSET

Hours: 32.5 hours per week - Monday - Friday 08:35 - 15:05

Pay Grade: H5

Actual Salary: From £21, 700 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Robert Barclay Academy is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and adaptable individual to join our team as a Lead Cover Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the day-to-day learning of our students and gain valuable experience within a vibrant and dedicated school community.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will:

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff
• Support student learning within a specific department
• Assist with departmental administration tasks

While previous experience in a school setting is desirable, it is not essential — full training and ongoing support will be provided to the successful candidate.

This position is also ideal for anyone considering a future in teaching. Many of our former Cover Supervisors have gone on to complete teacher training and now work in permanent teaching roles — a testament to the strong support and development opportunities we offer.

We are proud of our committed team and our shared goal of helping every student achieve their full potential. If you are looking for a role that is both challenging and highly rewarding, and you are passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.

Closing date: 9am 28th September 2026

Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

Declaration of criminal offences

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.

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 Robert Barclay Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 821 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Robert Barclay Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/robert-barclay-academy

Robert Barclay Academy is part of Scholars’ Education Trust.

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