Cover Supervisor

Roundwood Park School · Harpenden, East of England

Cover Supervisor at Roundwood Park School, based in Harpenden, East of England. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Harpenden, East of England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
5 Oct 2026
Sector
Cover Supervisor

Reference 70d18782e514a19adb481ffeaef74efe70a0fa99

About the role

Cover Supervisor

Three days per week (Weds-Fri); 6.5 hours per day (8.20 am to 3.20 pm, with 30 minutes’ break)

Term-time (38 weeks) plus two training days

Pay Scale: H5 (Points 9-14)

Actual paid salary based on four days per week, term-time: £12,444-£13,460

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our well-established Cover Team. You will supervise classes in the absence of a teacher, ensuring that the work set is completed to a good standard and that behaviour is in line with our Behaviour for Learning policy. We are a friendly team in a supportive and successful school where support staff are highly valued. Personal development for all staff is given high priority.

The successful applicant will be confident and supportive with good interpersonal skills, and have an empathy with young people; previous experience in a role working with young people will be a considerable advantage. Nonetheless, extensive training will be provided under the supervision of our Lead Cover Supervisors.

Amongst the benefits of working at Roundwood Park are:

Priority for children of staff in our Admissions Policy

Comprehensive staff CPD programme

An ethos of care and kindness at the centre of everything that we do

Flu vaccinations, eye care scheme, cycle-to-work scheme etc

For more see the Working at RPS page on our website

Our OFSTED grading has been confirmed as Outstanding (November 2023) and the inspection team have written that:

‘Staff say that they are very well supported. Staff feel valued. They have high praise for how leaders look after the staff’s well-being and their workload.’

‘A school of exceptional quality.’

‘Pupils meet leaders’ exceptionally high expectations for their work, personal development and behaviour.’

You can find out more about us from our website or from our various very lively social media pages.

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You are very welcome to visit before you decide whether you may wish to apply.

We will interview as we go, so we may close this advert early. Don’t delay your application.

Reference: 70d18782e514a19adb481ffeaef74efe70a0fa99 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 5 Oct 2026 · Listed via Roundwood Park School

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