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Cover Supervisor

Barclay Academy · Stevenage · Hertfordshire

Job description

Barclay Academy is a thriving and ambitious school where students are encouraged to work hard, aim high and be respectful. We are a welcoming and inclusive community with the highest expectations of our students, supported by strong pastoral care, expert teaching and a calm, purposeful environment. Our staff are collaborative, reflective and determined to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our young people.


We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, dynamic and enthusiastic person to join our supportive team. We are committed to raising standards and improving the outcomes for our students. The role of the Cover Supervisor is to provide lesson and form supervision cover during the short-term absence of the assigned teacher, and support in lessons when required. The role is for 25/37 hours per week, term-time plus one week. However, hours may be negotiated to fit in with family commitments and school pickup times. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a school environment. We offer a high level of continued professional development to make sure that you are successful in the role. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in the school environment, who is interested in a career in teaching.


 We are continually developing an academic culture at Barclay Academy where the highest standards are expected of students and staff.  Are you:


  1. Able to inspire and innovate
  2. Resilient, have high standards and expectations and strive for excellence in every aspect of school life
  3. Committed to the development and progress of students



STAFF BENEFITS:

Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:


  1. A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues
  2. Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression
  3. Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme
  4. Mintago – employee benefits platform
  5. Employee Assistance Programme
  6. Access to a Virtual GP
  7. Eye Care Voucher scheme
  8. Cycle to Work Scheme
  9. Partnership with YellowNest - Salary sacrifice childcare


For further information regarding our staff benefits, please visit our website.


Barclay Academy is an incredible place to work, please do have a look at our recruitment pack for the full person specification


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About this school

Barclay Academy

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Good
Pupils
992
Avg teacher salary
£47,578
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.8:1
Academy trust
FUTURE ACADEMIES

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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Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB

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Salary
£28,598.00 - £31,022.00 pro rata, according to hours worked
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
10 July 2026
Closing date
31 July 2026

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