Cover Supervisor
Townley Grammar School
Bexley
- £25,428.57 pro rata
- New
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- BEX7.1
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2027
- Apply by:
- 19 November 2026
Job overview
Cover Supervisor
Term Time
32.5 Hours per Week, 38 Weeks per Year
BEX7.1
FTE: £33,609.00
Actual salary: £25,428.57
Required for January 2027
Townley Grammar School is an academically selective and socially responsible girls’ state grammar school with a coeducational Sixth Form. Located in the London Borough of Bexley, Townley was founded in 1937 and has over the years established a tradition of academic excellence, scholastic endeavor and lifelong learning. Townley encourages academic, emotional and physical confidence; our students are inspirational learners who have the courage to take risks and the wisdom to learn from their mistakes. The school has exceptional academic, co-curricular and enrichment facilities.
To supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers. Cover supervisors will give instructions for a lesson as provided for by a teacher. The cover supervisor will ensure the good behaviour of the students and make sure the students engage in the learning activity. The post holder will be required to respond to students’ general questions and provide feedback to the teacher on broad issues such as behaviour. Cover supervisors will be subject to general supervision and will act under the professional direction of teachers.
Please Note: We only accept applications through SAMpeople recruit, please see the link attached to the advert. If you have any issues please email hr@townleygrammar.org.uk
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Check with appropriate barred list checks, or the equivalent, and must be eligible to work in the UK. All staff are expected to be committed to the Equal Opportunities Policy.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This job description is not necessarily a comprehensive definition of the post.
It will be reviewed regularly and it may be subject to modification at any time after consultation with the post holder.
The closing date for applications is Thursday 19th November 2026 at 12pm, with interviews taking place shortly after.
We encourage applicants to apply early as the school reserves the right to close the vacancy should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate.
Attached documents
About Townley Grammar School
Who we are
Townley Grammar School is one of the selective schools in the Bexley London Borough. The school, which was founded in 1937, has over the years established a tradition of academic excellence and is a lively, caring community of which we are justly proud. At Townley education is a creative process. We have a learning community which encourages academic, emotional and physical confidence. Our students are inspirational learners who have the courage to take risks and the wisdom to learn from their mistakes.
Our reputation is built on the dignity, responsibility and self esteem of all members of our community. Townley students develop the qualities of Confidence, Resilience, Courage, Compassion, Integrity, Spirit, Social conscience and the ability to inspire.
We work to fulfil individual potential through providing outstanding teaching, rich opportunities for learning, and encouragement and support for each student.
The School is situated very close to Bexleyheath Town Centre and is well served by Public Transport, being on several bus routes. There is also convenient access from Bexley and Bexleyheath Stations.
Working for us
Excellent CPD & Outstanding Teacher Programme • Childcare Voucher Scheme • Use of School Gym facilities • Family Friendly Policies • Reduced Rate for Facilities Hire • Pension Scheme
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