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Cover Supervisor

Linslade School · Leighton Buzzard · Central Bedfordshire

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Linslade School

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 34.5 Hours per week , 39 weeks per year (Term time + 5 training days)

Salary: NJC L3 pts 6-8 £20970 - £21644 per annum

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: 12:00pm on Sunday 30th August 2026

We are seeking to appoint 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.

Linslade is an excellent school with a strong ethos of achievement and aspiration for all. The school has a well-established and enthusiastic team with a passion to develop and prepare students for the future. We provide a strong culture of support and care for our staff.

The successful candidate will demonstrate real enthusiasm for teaching and a willingness to contribute to the wider school community. By joining us at Linslade you will be guaranteeing yourself a strong start to a long, happy and productive career as a Primary class teacher.

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

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

If you wish to discuss the post further, please contact Leanne Ringsell, HR Officer via hr@linsladeac.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.

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

Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. The final closing date is 12pm on Sunday 30th August 2026.

Visit our website: https://www.linslademiddle.beds.sch.uk/

Follow us on Twitter: @LinsladeSchool

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About this school

Linslade School

Academy converter · Middle deemed secondary · Ages 9–13

Not rated
Pupils
661
Avg teacher salary
£41,942
Pupil:teacher ratio
25.1:1
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 2PA

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Salary
£20,970.00 - £21,644.00 Annually (Actual)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
17 July 2026
Closing date
30 August 2026

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