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Teaching Assistant

Cover Supervisor

Challney High School for Boys · Luton · Luton

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

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About this school

Challney High School for Boys

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Outstanding
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

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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.

Location

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Luton, Luton, LU4 9TJ

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Salary
£24,470.00 - £26,523.00 Annually (Actual) L4
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
8 September 2026
Closing date
23 September 2026

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