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Cover Supervisor

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Recruiting organisation: Knebworth Primary and Nursery School

East of England

Salary
£25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) This is a full time role for (08:30 to 15:30) 5 days a week, and will include supporting the lunchtime period for 30 minutes everyday.
Applications close
2 September 2026

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Job details

Salary
£25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE) This is a full time role for (08:30 to 15:30) 5 days a week, and will include supporting the lunchtime period for 30 minutes everyday.
Location
East of England
Applications close
2 September 2026

Job description

Our school is located in the heart of Knebworth Village, which is a close community on the outskirts of Stevenage. Knebworth School is a magical place to learn and grow and a school where the children are at the centre of everything we do with inclusion and belonging close to our hearts. We are proud to call ourselves a No Outsiders school, where all members of our school community are celebrated, valued and represented. Unique to our school is our strong team of passionate, caring staff and our wonderful children who are inquisitive, kind and love to learn. Everyone knows and respects one another and we are looking for that special someone who will share our school ethos and embody our school values of Respect, Responsibility and Resilience. Knebworth School is a good school - Ofsted 2023. The report notes that Knebworth School is a home from home where everyone is included . It highlights the fact that pupils know the school values of respect, responsibility and resilience and behave well across the school, respecting everyone’s right to learn . We are seeking a dedicated, resilient and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our inspirational staff team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people and making a lasting difference to a school community. Working across our primary provision, you will provide high-quality classroom supervision and learning support during both planned and unplanned teacher absence. You will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning while helping pupils feel safe, valued and ready to succeed. About the role This is a full time role for 28.75 hours (08:30 to 15:30) 5 days a week, and will include supporting the lunchtime period for 30 minutes everyday. Applications will be considered for those candidates wishing to work part time e.g. five mornings or five afternoons a week. Experience of working within a similar role is desirable but training will be provided for the right candidate as we are passionate about providing opportunities for professional development at all levels. We can offer you: A school which is known for its exceptional teaching and learning with a curriculum that is both inspiring and ambitious. The autonomy to follow your passions and interests with a commitment to ongoing professional development. A commitment to ensuring a good work-life balance - “Staff appreciate the support leaders provide, and know that leaders take into account their well-being and workload” - Ofsted 2023. The most magical pupils who will make each and every day rewarding. To help us meet our high standards and aspirations of a fully diverse and inclusive workplace, we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and to join us. For more information about the role please email head@knebworth.herts.sch.uk

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Job reference
cover-supervisor-knebworth-primary-and-nursery-school
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
17 August 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
18 August 2026

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