At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons when teachers are absent.
- Company: Join Verulam School, a high-achieving boys' school in vibrant St Albans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Enjoy a dynamic role with opportunities for career growth within a supportive trust.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in education while making a positive impact on students.
- Qualifications: Good level of education or experience working with young people.
The predicted salary is between 29420 - 35958 £ per year.
We are looking for an ambitious, committed and caring professional to join our small team of Cover Supervisors. The main responsibility will be to supervise classes in the absence of teaching staff.
Verulam Cover Supervisors deliver pre-prepared lessons when teachers are absent. A good level of education, preferably to degree standard is advantageous, or a track record of working with young people in educational or sporting settings. A full induction/training and support programme is provided. This post would be particularly suitable for a recent graduate or someone wishing to gain experience prior to training as a teacher.
Verulam places great emphasis on extra-curricular activity and engagement and benefits from outstanding attendance and exemplary behaviour. Verulam School is a high achieving boys' school with a mixed Sixth Form, which forms part of the highly successful BeauSandVer consortium. As a school, our core values of "Excellence, Character, Respect" permeate all that we do.
We are located in St Albans, a beautiful and vibrant Cathedral city with a lively cultural life and a huge variety of restaurants, bars, pubs and shops. Recently named in the Sunday Times as the best place in the southeast to live, St Albans is surrounded by beautiful countryside but is still only 20 minutes from London by train and with easy access to motorways and airports.
The school has good GCSE and A Level results and achieved an above average Progress 8 score of +0.44 in 2024 for the whole school. It was judged to be a Good school in all categories by Ofsted in May 2024.
Verulam School is a member of the Ambition Education Trust (AET). The Ambition Education Trust (AET) consists of ten schools in Hertfordshire; three primary, one nursery and infants', one juniors and five secondary. Our Trust launched in September 2024 following the amalgamation of two established Multi Academy Trusts (MATs), Alban Academies Trust and ATLAS Multi Academy Trust. As a member of AET, we are able to maximise opportunities for rewarding careers and opportunities for personal and professional development throughout our wider organisation. We work together within the Trust to share best practice, deliver joint training, promote the highest of expectations and raise achievement for all students.
Verulam School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and the creation of an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment selections are made according to suitability for the post, irrespective of background or protected characteristic. Verulam School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
If you wish to have a tour of the school or ask any questions, please contact Roberta Williams on [email protected] or 01727 766100.
Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews: TBC
Cover Supervisor at Verulam School in St Albans employer: Verulam School
Verulam School is an excellent employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff within a supportive and inclusive environment. Located in the vibrant city of St Albans, employees benefit from a strong emphasis on extra-curricular activities and a commitment to excellence, character, and respect. With opportunities for training and development through the Ambition Education Trust, Verulam School offers a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education.
