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Cover Supervisor

Cedars Upper School · Leighton Buzzard · Central Bedfordshire

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: NJC L4 pts 9-14 £23,147 - £25,089 per annum

Contract type: Term Time only plus 5 training days (39 weeks)

Contract term: Permanent

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing date: 9am, Friday 30th October 2026

Location: Cedars Upper School with the opportunity to work at Linslade School

At Cedars, we have a strong reputation as a popular and high-performing school. Our achievements were further highlighted by the excellent set of results our students attained in both GCSE and A-Level examinations in summer 2024. Building on these successes, we are determined to reach new heights and aspire for an outstanding status. A large number of our sixth form students move onto Russell group Universities where they continue to flourish.

Currently, we are seeking an exceptional cover supervisor to join our school. The role of the Cover Supervisor is to provide a range of duties to enhance the learning experiences of the pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You would be required to cover lessons to ensure students have the highest possible level of learning experiences when their teacher is absent.

Come and be a part of our extraordinary team at Cedars Upper, where positivity, growth, and achievement flourish.

Please note that the application process will remain open until we receive a sufficient number of applications, but the final closing date is 9am, Friday 30th October 2026. Interviews will be conducted shortly after.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer, for an informal discussion or to arrange a tour via hr@cedarsupper.co.uk.


As a trust committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, we expect all staff members to share this commitment. Consequently, applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in the school.

Visit our website: www.cedarsupper.org.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @Cedars_Upper

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

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About this school

Cedars Upper School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 13–18

Good
Pupils
1,055
Avg teacher salary
£42,303
Pupil:teacher ratio
26.2:1
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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Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE

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Salary
£23,147.00 - £25,089.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
16 October 2026
Closing date
30 October 2026

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