Cover Supervisor

1 week ago

Chelmsford CM JU, United Kingdom Barnes Farm Infant School Full time

Role: Cover Supervisor

Contract: PERMANENT, 39 WEEKS PER YEAR

Hours: 32.5 HOURS per week, Term time plus inset days

Monday - Friday

Salary: Scale 6 Point 13 £ Point 17 £31022 FTE (Actual Salary £ £23360)

Closing Date: 10/11/2025 at 12pm Midday

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to supervise class groups during the short term absence of teaching staff.

Candidates will be able to give instructions for the lesson as provided by a teacher, keep good order in the classroom and to respond to general queries. When no cover is required you will support other departments.

You will be expected to have excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to young people, their welfare and education. You will also need to act as a role model with high expectations of conduct and behaviour. The post does not require qualified teacher status although applicants with this are welcome. Experience of working with young people would be an advantage although full training and induction will be provided.

We can offer you:

  • The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious school
  • A commitment to a personalised programme of CPD
  • Opportunity to collaborate across Trust schools
  • Access to a 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
  • Flexible and family friendly policies and we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements at the point of hire.
  • Benefits platform which offers valuable discounts
  • Access to the LGPS Pension Scheme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Tech Scheme
  • 24/7 GP

Contact us:

For more information about the school, or to arrange an informal discussion, please phone the main office on

Whilst there is a published closing date for this vacancy, we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.

The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed within its schools to:

  • Safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety, and the spiritual and cultural development of children and young people;
  • Promoting equality of opportunity and community cohesion where the diversity of different backgrounds and circumstances is appreciated and positively valued;
  • The fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance for those with different faiths and beliefs and expects all staff, volunteers and other workers to share in this commitment.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join The Chelmsford Learning Partnership.

In compliance with safer recruitment procedures and guidelines, all applications must be made on an application form, CVs will not be accepted.  This appointment will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. In line with recommended practice the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available on-line. The Chelmsford Learning Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Work Location: In person

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