At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes and deliver lessons in the absence of teachers, following provided plans.
- Company: Join John Taylor Free School, part of a progressive Multi Academy Trust.
- Benefits: Fixed-term role with competitive salary and term-time working hours.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team dedicated to excellence in learning.
- Why this job: Make a difference in students' lives while developing your skills in education.
- Qualifications: Enthusiasm for education and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 26403 - 27254 £ per year.
Fixed term, full-time position, working 37 hours per week for 39.2 weeks per year (term-time only plus 6 INSET days) Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm, with an earlier finish at 3:30pm on one day per week, to be agreed with line manager.
Salary: Grade 5, Scale Point 7-9: £26,403 - £27,254 per annum. Actual salary £22,927.87 - £23,666.86 pro rata.
John Taylor Multi Academy Trust (JTMAT) believes in the power of education to improve lives – and the world. As a partner academy in JTMAT, we are seeking to appoint a hardworking, committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our evolving organisation.
The successful candidate will deliver lessons in the absence of staff according to the lesson plans and schemes of learning provided. Excellent communication between the Cover Supervisor and the teaching staff and students is a key part of this role. All staff are expected to work alongside the teaching staff to be role models for our students, demonstrating the highest standards of teamwork, collaboration and respect.
If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we can offer you the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust, which is committed to ensuring learning is at the heart of all we do.
Closing date: 9:00am on Friday 14th August 2026.
Selection/Interview: Week Commencing Monday 17th August 2026.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
Please note if you are shortlisted, an online search will be carried out before interview which may identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview. Please review our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants for the lawful basis for processing and retention.
John Taylor MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.
Cover Supervisor - John Taylor Free School employer: John Taylor MAT
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