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Cover Supervisor

Priory Academy · Dunstable · Central Bedfordshire

Job description

Priory Academy

Cover Supervisor

H4 £22,230 Actual Annual Salary

37 hrs per week - Term Time + INSET Days

Permanent/Fixed Term

Start date: September 2026

A Cover Supervisor is required to join our talented support staff team. Duties will include providing cover for prepared lessons for classes of up to 30 students in the absence of teaching staff, assisting Heads of Year in their pastoral role and providing admin support when required. Training will be available.

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time, further details and an application pack is available from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.

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: 23 June 2026

Interview: TBC

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

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. 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. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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.

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About this school

Priory Academy

Academy converter · All-through · Ages 9–16

Not rated
Pupils
808
Avg teacher salary
£51,454
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.6:1
Academy trust
SCHOLARS' EDUCATION TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

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Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire, LU5 4JA

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Salary
£22,230.00 - £22,230.00 Annually (Actual) H4 pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
9 June 2026
Closing date
23 June 2026

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