Learning Instructor/ Cover Supervisor

Lakeview School, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 6BH

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,383.00 - £25,357.00 Annually (Actual)

Learning Instructor/ Cover Supervisor job summary

We are a dynamic learning community who have the very highest of expectations and are passionate about the curriculum. We are on the exciting journey of continuing to develop our school and our curriculum.

We are passionate about providing the best possible opportunities and outcomes for our children and staff. Leaders, teachers and governors work alongside each other in order to continually strive to achieve this. We believe wholeheartedly in our values of Kindness, Responsibility, Respect, Aspiration, Excellence and Perseverance. We are extremely caring, outward-looking and highly inclusive.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Learning Instructor/ Cover Supervisor.

The role involves providing learning interventions for groups and individuals and facilitate whole class learning in the absence of the class teacher. The applicant will be based in Year 2 two days a week.

Working Hours:

35 hours per week: 8.15am - 3.45pm Monday - Friday with half hour lunch break, term time plus 5 INSET days

Salary 4a (NJC point 11-15)

Fixed term until 31st August 2026

Why not come and visit to see our amazing children and team for yourself?

In return, we can offer:

• Well behaved children who are a delight to teach
• A wonderful school community
• A committed team of like-minded practitioners and leaders who continually strive to develop the very best practices, experiences and opportunities in school
• A supportive, forward-thinking leadership team who will support your development
• A well resourced and welcoming environment with a team who like to have fun!

If you would like to book a visit, please contact our office to arrange an appointment on 01234 741653. Further information can be obtained by emailing Jo.Shillington@lakeviewschool.co.uk.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Applicants will be vetted for shortlisting on receipt and invited for interview at the earliest opportunity.

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in schools

We reserve the right to close the post early if suitable applications are received .

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 Lakeview School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: Up to 428 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Lakeview School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lakeview-school-bedford

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