How much annual leave do you get? This calculator shows leave entitlement for a Cover Supervisor based on your sector's terms: days and hours, pro-rata for part-time, plus bank holidays. Use it to check your entitlement or plan time off.

Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: School Teachers' Pay (England). Illustrative; based on STPCD 2024/25 (Main, Upper, Leadership). Support staff use NJC. Check gov.uk school teachers pay or your employer.

  • Leave entitlement is based on your sector's terms (e.g. NHS AfC, NJC, Civil Service). Figures are illustrative; check your contract and employer for exact entitlement.
  • Part-time: we pro-rate by your contracted hours vs full-time hours for your sector.
  • Bank holidays: as per your sector (England & Wales typically 8). Scotland and Northern Ireland may differ.

Annual Leave Calculator

You'll see:

  • Your annual leave entitlement in days and hours
  • Pro-rata for part-time and for partial years
  • Bank holidays and total time off

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Frequently asked questions

About this role

What is a Cover Supervisor?

A Cover Supervisor supervises classes when the teacher is absent, following set work. They work in maintained schools and academies. Pay is typically on support staff scales.

Is it a rewarding career?

Cover supervision offers flexibility and classroom experience. Pay and conditions vary by school. Some progress to teaching or HLTA.

What is my annual leave entitlement?

Use the calculator above to see your leave in days and hours, including pro-rata for part-time and bank holidays. Entitlements are based on your sector's terms; check your contract for exact figures.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.