Current Vacancies

Grade: H5 

Contract: 37 hrs per week – Term Time + Inset 

Actual salary: £23,935  

Start Date: ASAP 

A Rewarding Role for Experienced Professionals Seeking a Fresh Direction

We are seeking a calm, confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our supportive and well-established school community. This role would particularly suit someone with substantial life or workplace experience, perhaps looking for a second career, a return to work after a break, or an opportunity to contribute meaningfully in an educational setting.

You do not need to be a qualified teacher. What matters most is your ability to manage a room with confidence, communicate clearly, and provide young people with structure, consistency and encouragement. Many of the skills gained in previous careers—such as leadership, organisation, problem-solving and relationship-building—transfer extremely well into this role.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will ensure continuity of learning during short-term teacher absence by supervising classes, supporting students to stay on task, and maintaining a calm, purposeful learning environment. You will be a trusted adult presence in the classroom and a valued member of our wider school team.

The role involves:

• Supervising planned lessons using work set by teaching staff

• Providing clear instructions and guidance to students aged 11–16

• Maintaining good order and positive behaviour in line with school policies

• Supporting students to work independently and confidently

• Liaising professionally with teachers and support staff

• Assisting with other school-based duties when cover is not required

We would welcome applications from individuals who:

• Bring maturity, professionalism and strong interpersonal skills

• Are confident managing groups of young people in a structured environment

• Communicate clearly and calmly, even in challenging situations

• Are organised, dependable and take pride in doing a job well

• Value education and enjoy supporting young people’s development

• Are looking for a stable, term-time role with real purpose

Experience of working with young people is desirable but not essential. We are equally interested in applicants from backgrounds such as business, public services, healthcare, the armed forces, administration or customer-facing roles, where responsibility and people skills are key.

Why Hemel Hempstead School?

Located in the attractive Boxmoor area, Hemel Hempstead School is a popular and oversubscribed secondary school with excellent transport links. Our 2022 Ofsted inspection highlighted our strong values of Responsibility, Respect, Relationships, Reflection and Resilience, which underpin everything we do.

We are proud of our supportive staff culture, excellent facilities, and ongoing investment in the school environment. Staff are valued, well-supported and encouraged to bring their whole experience to their role.

Join us if you are looking for:

• A meaningful role with young people

• A supportive, professional working environment

• Term-time working that supports work–life balance

• A fresh challenge where your experience truly matters.

With over 250 students in our thriving Sixth Form and 217 students in each year group, we are growing and investing in our future. Our facilities include world-class sporting provision, and a brand-new music, languages and science centre, with further developments on the horizon. 

If you’re passionate about education, eager to support young people, and excited to grow as a professional, this role could be the perfect next step. 

Join us—and help shape the future with us. 

If you are interested in joining us at this exciting time, further details and an application form is available from HR@scholarseducationtrust.co.uk or on 01727 734424.  

Diversity: Scholars’ Education Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion.  We want to attract and retain the very best staff in all areas of the trust, ensuring our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community. 

Closing date: 5th Februarty 2026 at 9am 

Interview: TBC

We reserve the right to make an appointment before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged. 

Scholars’ Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Declaration of criminal offences  

The trust is required to give you the opportunity to voluntarily declare convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020). You will be provided with a criminal self-declaration form by the school if you are shortlisted for the post. All posts in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If you are appointed you will be required to have an up to date Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Certificate. The existence of a criminal background does not automatically mean that you cannot be appointed but it may do so.