Job description
Cover Supervisor
Three days per week (Weds-Fri); 6.5 hours per day (8.20 am to 3.20 pm, with 30 minutes’ break)
Term-time (38 weeks) plus two training days
Pay Scale: H5 (Points 9-14)
Actual paid salary based on four days per week, term-time: £12,444-£13,460
We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our well-established Cover Team. You will supervise classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring that the work set is completed to a good standard and that behaviour is in line with our Behaviour for Learning policy. We are a friendly team in a supportive and successful school where support staff are highly valued. Personal development for all staff is given high priority.
The successful applicant will be confident and supportive with good interpersonal skills, and have an empathy with young people; previous experience in a role working with young people will be a considerable advantage. Nonetheless, extensive training will be provided under the supervision of our Lead Cover Supervisors.
Amongst the benefits of working at Roundwood Park are:
Priority for children of staff in our Admissions Policy
Comprehensive staff CPD programme
An ethos of care and kindness at the centre of everything that we do
Flu vaccinations, eye care scheme, cycle-to-work scheme etc
For more see the Working at RPS page on our website
Our OFSTED grading has been confirmed as Outstanding (November 2023) and the inspection team have written that:
‘Staff say that they are very well supported. Staff feel valued. They have high praise for how leaders look after the staff’s well-being and their workload.’
‘A school of exceptional quality.’
‘Pupils meet leaders’ exceptionally high expectations for their work, personal development and behaviour.’
You can find out more about us from our website or from our various very lively social media pages.
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About this school
Roundwood Park School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18
- Pupils
- 1,437
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,980
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
- Academy trust
- ROUNDWOOD PARK SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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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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Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 3AE
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- Salary
- £12,444.00 - £13,460.00 Annually (Actual) H5 (Pts 9 -14)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 3 September 2026
- Closing date
- 5 October 2026
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