Library Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 09 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 May 2026 |
| Location: | London, W2 5EZ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a06cf80a-17ed-46fc-ae93-48d70cbd9898 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and dedicated Library Cover Supervisor to undertakesupervision for independent learning within the library. The post holder will also manage the administrative coordination ofdaily cover and staffing logistics during the day. Primary responsibility will be held to ensure teaching continuity, studentsafety, and effective communication with all school stakeholders.
The role is crucial for maintaining a positive, safe and productive environment within the library. Our ideal Library CoverSupervisor will be a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and able to work underpressure to manage last-minute changes. If you are confident in managing student behaviour and excited to promotereading and library use, we would love to hear from you.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience of working in a school or educational setting.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong behaviour management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships withpupils, parents/carers and colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Westminster Academy?
Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart ofLondon. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professionalgrowth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success andpersonal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lastingdifference in students’ lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. For further details, please visit ourwebsite at www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.
Westminster Academy has a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and dedicated Library Cover Supervisor to undertakesupervision for independent learning within the library. The post holder will also manage the administrative coordination ofdaily cover and staffing logistics during the day. Primary responsibility will be held to ensure teaching continuity, studentsafety, and effective communication with all school stakeholders.
The role is crucial for maintaining a positive, safe and productive environment within the library. Our ideal Library CoverSupervisor will be a highly organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills and able to work underpressure to manage last-minute changes. If you are confident in managing student behaviour and excited to promotereading and library use, we would love to hear from you.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience of working in a school or educational setting.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multi-task and work effectively under pressure.
- Strong behaviour management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build positive and professional relationships withpupils, parents/carers and colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
Why Join Westminster Academy?
Westminster Academy is home to a diverse, ambitious, and caring student community situated in the vibrant heart ofLondon. Staff benefit from being part of an innovative and supportive team where collaboration, wellbeing, and professionalgrowth are prioritised. Guided by our strong, values-driven ethos, we are committed to nurturing both academic success andpersonal development for every young person in our care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine, lastingdifference in students’ lives, helping them grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. For further details, please visit ourwebsite at www.westminsteracademy.org.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
We expect all staff to share our commitment to safeguarding. A professional social media check may take place to identify a candidate's online presence to look for negative behaviours such as bullying, racism, nudity and excessive bad language. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for any role at WA must disclose all convictions.