Job description
Cover Supervisor
Location: Challney High School for Boys
Contract Type: Permanent, Term time plus five training days
Hours of work: 37 hours per week. The working day will start at 8:30am and finish at 4:30pm, finishing at 4:00pm one day a week.
Salary: L4 - Actual salary from £24,470 per annum
Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 23rd September 2026
Over view of the job
To facilitate and encourage learning which enables pupils to achieve the highest possible standards: to share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all pupils.
Purpose of the post
To supervise classes during the short and medium term absence of the class teacher under the guidance of teaching/senior staff.
Assist the Lead Cover Supervisor in organising all aspects of the administration of cover including acting upon messages from absent staff; writing and distributing the cover rota for the day each morning; recording reasons for absence; ensuring that this information is shared.
Bromcom knowledge would be an advantage, but training will be given.
If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.
Full training, support and induction will be provided.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are unable to accept CVs.
We thank you for your interest in this role. For further information, please contact Laura Miller, Personnel Administrator, via email lmiller@challneyboys.co.uk.
We offer a range of employee benefits:
- A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
- Exceptional CPD and development / promotional opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme
- Generous pension schemes
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee of the month scheme
- Diverse workplace
The closing date for applications is 9am on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.
Interviews will take place from Friday 25th September 2026.
Early applications are welcomed and we reserve the right to interview early should a suitable candidate apply. Please note this vacancy will close when an appointment has been made and without further notice.
Visit our website: www.challneyboys.co.uk
Follow us on X (formerly Twitter): @ChallneyBoys
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Challney High School for Boys
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 1,201
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,918
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 16.5:1
- Academy trust
- CHILTERN LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
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.
Location
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Luton, Luton, LU4 9TJ
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- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 8 September 2026
- Closing date
- 23 September 2026
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