Deputy Cover Manager/Cover Supervisor

The Thomas Alleyne Academy, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,193.00 - £25,193.00 Annually (Actual) L4/12: £28,598 FTE

Deputy Cover Manager/Cover Supervisor job summary

You will be responsible for the smooth running of the school’s daily cover system. This involves a mix of early-morning planning and active classroom support:

Coordination: You will be the first point of contact for staff absences each morning, checking emails and phone messages.

Scheduling: You will organise the daily schedule to ensure all classes are supervised, using a mix of yourself, our internal team, and external agency staff.

Classroom Supervision: A key part of your day will involve supervising lessons yourself, delivering pre-set work, and helping students stay focused on their tasks.

Administration: You will help maintain accurate absence records and assist with basic financial tasks like raising purchase orders and checking agency invoices.

What We Are Looking For:

We need someone who is professional, calm under pressure, and enjoys working in a school environment. Key requirements include:

Organisational Skills: The ability to manage a busy morning schedule and prioritise tasks effectively.

Communication: Clear verbal and written skills for working with staff, agencies, and students.

Classroom Confidence: The ability to manage a classroom and support students with their learning materials.

IT Literacy: Comfortable using school systems (like Arbor) and spreadsheets to keep records updated.

Reliability: As the role starts at 7:00 am, punctuality and a flexible approach to the school day are essential.

* For full details of this role please see the attached job description. Previous applicants need not apply *

* Please note that we reserve the right to close the application process early should a suitable applicant be found before the deadline; early applications are therefore recommended. *

* Introductions via agencies will not be accepted *

The Hart Schools Trust, home to Thomas Alleyne Academy and Roebuck Academy, is embarking on a vibrant new chapter by merging with the Chiltern Learning Trust (CLT) in April 2026. This transition builds upon years of successful collaboration between our staff and CLT leadership. As part of an 18-school network, our community will benefit from expanded professional development and shared expertise. Furthermore, we are proud that the Hertfordshire Chiltern Training Group has been centred at Thomas Alleyne Academy since 2025, cementing our role as a hub for educational excellence

More information on Chiltern Learning Trust staff benefits is available here - Chiltern Learning Trust - My New Term

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

Hart Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and provide proof of their right to work in the UK. In addition, Google searches will be conducted on
shortlisted applicants

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 The Thomas Alleyne Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 986 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Thomas Alleyne Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-thomas-alleyne-academy

The Thomas Alleyne Academy has been rated by OFSTED as a good school with outstanding leadership and management (October 2019). The Academy is part of Hart Schools Trust which is a multi-academy schools trust that currently sponsors the Thomas Alleyne Academy and Roebuck Academy in Stevenage.

The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a 11-18 co-educational comprehensive academy which is justly proud of its reputation as a happy, caring and safe community.

The school motto is 'achieving excellence through personal growth' and our core values are
Courage - Determination - Empathy

There has been education on our present site since the academy was founded by Thomas Alleyne, Rector of Stevenage, in 1558. Throughout our proud history we have been committed to achieving excellence in all that we do. We expect the highest standards of behaviour and achievement from all members of our community. We achieved Academy status on 1st September 2013 sponsored by North Hertfordshire College.

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