Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and looking for an opportunity to make a real difference in an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ IB World school? Leigh Academy Bearsted is seeking to appoint two enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to join our friendly and ambitious team.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning when teachers are absent. Working across our primary setting, you will supervise classes, deliver learning activities planned by teachers, support pupils to remain engaged and focused, and help maintain the nurturing and positive learning environment that makes Leigh Academy Bearsted such a special place.
This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals considering a future career in teaching, education or child development, as well as those who enjoy working with children and want to make a meaningful contribution to school life. You will gain valuable experience across different year groups while becoming part of a highly supportive and collaborative staff team.
Leigh Academy Bearsted is seeking to appoint two Cover Supervisors to join our team from August 2026. We have one permanent vacancy and one fixed‑term vacancy from Thursday 27th August 2026 until Wednesday 21st July 2027, with the potential for the fixed‑term role to become permanent, subject to academy requirements.
What makes Leigh Academy Bearsted a special place to work:
- Make a difference every day – support children to thrive and achieve their very best.
- Develop your career – whether you’re exploring a future in teaching or looking to grow within education, you’ll benefit from excellent training and development opportunities.
- Time to grow – we value collaboration and provide high‑quality professional development within a supportive environment.
- Be part of a community – join a caring and dedicated team that works together to ensure every child feels valued, supported and inspired to succeed.
Ready to help shape bright futures? We encourage you to apply!
Working with us at Leigh Academy Bearsted
Leigh Academy Bearsted is an exceptional academy in every way as judged by Ofsted in January 2023. We are a growing academy, housed in a new, spacious, and modern building with well‑resourced classrooms and extensive outdoor learning areas.
At our core is a broad and balanced curriculum, significantly enhanced as an authorised International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP) World School. This inquiry‑led framework fosters independent learners and challenging experiences, developing a genuine thirst for learning. We focus on the whole child, nurturing social, emotional, and academic skills, encouraging them to challenge, question, and take ownership of their learning.
Ofsted highlighted our outstanding ongoing professional development for staff, delivered both internally and by Trust curriculum experts. We are committed to providing a safe, caring environment where children feel empowered to take risks, embrace learning, and develop pride in their achievements.
Discover more about our vibrant academy by visiting our website.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Amy Wenban (Recruitment Advisor): amy.wenban@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 205.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we’re looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
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