COVER SUPERVISOR (PRIMARY)

JOB TITLE: Cover Supervisor (Primary)

BASED AT: Castle Newnham (primarily on the South site with occasional work on the North site)

SALARY/GRADE: NJC 4A pt 11 - 15  (pro rata - 35 hours p/wk, term time only (Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm) plus 5 INSET days)

RESPONSIBLE TO:  Senior Leadership Team

The formative years of BEST have been a real success story – and we are looking forward to an exciting future, too. The Bedfordshire Schools Trust (BEST) is a multi-academy trust providing exceptional education across our community of 11 schools and five nurseries. Since forming in 2016, we have grown significantly into one of the largest trusts in the county. We now educate 8,000 children across the area, from nursery age to advanced level study, and have over 1,000 members of staff. It is our aim to grow the BEST in everyone, and everything we do is driven by our values.

We are currently looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to a permanent post with immediate effect. The role is to work in a primary setting to cover in the absence of a teacher by supervising pupils who are carrying out work set by the teacher in advance. The post would provide excellent experience for someone wishing to move on to a career in teaching.

As well as a supportive team and strong professional development, Castle Newnham offers: 

• well-behaved, happy, confident and enthusiastic pupils who are keen to learn;

• a school highly valued and supported by parents and the community;

• a nurturing, enthusiastic and committed staff, who can rise to a challenge;

• great opportunities to make your mark and to be part of something exciting and unique

Applicants must be willing to undertake a DBS clearance and the Academy must receive two satisfactory references before the successful candidate can commence employment.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 12th December 2025 - 9.00am

INTERVIEW DATE: Thursday 18th December 2025

Applications may be made online via the MyNewTerm website, if you would prefer a Word Application Form, one may be obtained by directly emailing Castle Newnham via the contact details provided below.   

We are committed to the safeguarding and promotion of children's welfare and offers of employment are subject to DBS clearance and two satisfactory references.