COVER SUPERVISOR (PRIMARY) - MATERNITY COVER 1 YEAR FIXED TERM

JOB TITLE: Cover Supervisor (Primary) - Maternity Cover 1 Year Fixed Term

BASED AT: Castle Newnham 

SALARY/GRADE: NJC 4A pt 11 - 15 (pro rata 35 hours per week 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 looking to recruit a motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for 1 year fixed term maternity absence. The role is to work in a primary classroom setting to cover in the absence of a teacher by supervising pupils who are carrying out work set by the teacher in advance.

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: Monday 15th June 2026, 8.00am

INTERVIEW DATE: W/c 22nd June 2026

START DATE: 1st September 2026

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.