Cover Supervisor
The Norwood School
Lambeth
- £25,444 - £26,579 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Term time only including INSET, 8:30am to 3:30pm, 30 hours per week
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2026
- Apply by:
- 4 June 2026
Job overview
Are you…
Keen to work with and inspire young people?
Adaptable, resilient, and proactive?
Able to set high expectations while fostering positive relationships?
A creative thinker with a "can-do" attitude?
Looking to gain invaluable experience within a secondary school environment?
If so, we would love to hear from you.
The Norwood School is a warm, vibrant, and highly popular school with a celebrated commitment to the Arts and our local community.
We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to oversee classes (Years 7–11) where work has been set during the absence of a teacher. Your primary focus will be to ensure that the classroom is well-managed and that students remain focused and productive. When not required for cover, you will provide essential in-class support, working alongside our teaching staff to assist student learning. This role offers an excellent foundation for anyone wishing to pursue a career in teaching or education. You will gain first-hand experience of classroom dynamics and pedagogy within a supportive and forward-thinking team.
Why Join The Norwood School? The Norwood School is a fantastic place to work and learn. We are committed to developing staff who are passionate about education and determined to convey this enthusiasm to our students. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged.
We want all of our employees to feel included, bringing their passion, creativity, and individuality to work. We value all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences, and we truly believe that diversity drives innovation.
To Apply: Please apply by completing a Lambeth application form, which can be downloaded here. Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Completed applications must be submitted via email directly to the Headteachers’ PA, Sarah Jane Caliste at: caliste.s@thenorwoodschool.org. For any queries or to arrange a visit to the school prior to application, please contact Sarah Jane at the email address above.
Early applications are encouraged, as strong candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
The Norwood School is an innovative, forward-thinking Visual and Performing Arts school where creativity and cross-curricular collaboration are at the heart of our community. Described by Ofsted as “innovative and engaging,” we provide an enriched learning experience that supports student success both in and beyond the classroom. We are ambitious for every student and dedicated to ensuring that all pupils - including those from disadvantaged backgrounds - achieve academic excellence. Regardless of their starting point, our students consistently make strong progress, supported by a personalised approach to learning and a focus on the individual. At Norwood, we value diversity as a driver for creativity and innovation. The Norwood School is also proudly committed to achieving the Anti-Racist School Award. We are dedicated to improving race equality and promoting the well-being of our Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic staff, students, and community. We understand that institutional change requires long-term commitment. The Norwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Join our community and help us inspire every child to choose a remarkable life.
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About The Norwood School
Located in West Norwood, South London, The Norwood School is a Local Authority, mixed secondary school with a Performing and Visual Arts specialism. There are 1100 students on roll including a sixth form of 200 students.
The school is proud of it's diverse intake with a wide variety of ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds represented among its student population. We are a school of choice on the local area and beyond.
Co-Headteachers
Ms Niki Clemenger and Mr Richard Cole
Values and vision
The motto of The Norwood School is “Creating Success Together”, and the school has a real community feel, actively promoting the diversity of our staff and student body. We regularly celebrate individual and collective achievement, recognising the importance of a tolerant and inclusive environment in which to learn and work.
Our curriculum is designed by our school for our students and allows them to understand their place in the world around them. We expect our staff to challenge, excite and inspire students through their teaching.
Ofsted reports
“Students’ achievement is best when teachers make good use of assessment to set a demanding pace. In a Year 9 mathematics lesson, rapid learning activities with regular assessment meant students quickly developed the confidence to apply the skills of expanding brackets to a variety of problems. Students benefited from immediate identification of their misconceptions and moved on without delay.”
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