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Cover Supervisor - Full-time

Leigh Academy Bearsted, Maidstone

  • Ref:KCC886-2131-92S
  • Posted:16/06/2026
  • Pay:Actual salary of £21,855 per annum
  • Start Date:August 2026
  • App Close Date:29/06/2026 at 23:45
  • Interviews:TBC

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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!

 

Information about the school

We are a growing academy and very fortunate to have a new spacious, attractive and modern building. Inside, we have well resourced classrooms that foster challenging and independent learning, an inviting library that also houses a range of musical instruments, a studio for cooking, art and design and a large hall. Outside, we have an expansive field, MUGA, trim trail and areas for outdoor learning across the curriculum. The Early Years classes have their own outdoor areas allowing them to continue their learning and development in a safe, purposeful environment but also have access to all other areas as appropriate.

A broad and balanced curriculum is at the heart of an aspirational and successful academy and we enhance our curriculum provision through the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (IB PYP). This is an inquiry based learning framework that fosters independent learners and posits personal success as essential for academic achievement, nurturing independent learners who continue to thrive.

We are fortunate to be part of an extensive team as proud members of Leigh Academies Trust and leaders in the academy and across the Trust, drive to improve educational standards for all. This means we have access to an unprecedented wealth of experience, knowledge and expertise to support us in our determination for all pupils to be happy and successful. Furthermore, with the Trust’s contemporary approach to using cutting edge technology and resources to both enhance and break down barriers to learning, we are able to prepare children for the technological world they will be responsible for shaping.

Community is at our core and every stakeholder, near and far, is integral to the continuing success of Leigh Academy Bearsted pupils.

Leigh Academy Bearsted will nurture open-minded, successful learners who embody the Learner Profile Attributes in their learning, actions and life.

Our recent Ofsted report from January 2023 confirms that our overall effectiveness is Outstanding! They confirmed that our pupils behave well here and they know what is expected of them. They know the rules and are disappointed when they are broken. They told inspectors that they feel safe, including from bullying.

We would love to meet you, so please contact us to arrange a visit and see for yourself.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Talent Team, Leigh Academies Trust
  • Address:Carnation Road, Strood, Kent, ME2 2SX
  • Telephone: 01634 412 258
  • Email: Joinus@LATrust.org.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.