Cover Supervisor

Alperton Community School; Wembley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive CPD and professional growth

Employee Assistance Programme

Cashback Health Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Pension Scheme

Opportunities for progression and lead

On-site parking

Job summary

Alperton Community School in London is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students aged 11-16. The role involves providing effective classroom cover in the absence of the main teacher and contributing to the school development plan.

The successful candidate will join a split-site, 39-week academic environment with generous CPD options, on-site parking, and opportunities for progression. The salary is Scale 4–11 with London weighting, permanent start in December 2026.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for supporting young people in their learning and development
• A commitment to inclusive, student-focused education
• A flexible, proactive, and positive attitude
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Provide effective classroom cover for students aged 11-16 in the absence of the main subject teacher and in line with Alperton expectations for the quality of teaching and learning
• Access cover work using in-house procedures and handle immediate problems or emergencies according to school policies
• Contribute to the school’s extra-curricular activities across year groups
• Participate in the school development plan duties when not covering lessons

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Salary range: Scale 4 and spinal point 7 £29, 651 to spinal point 11 £31, 448 Inc. London weighting per annum (Pro rata £21, 049 - £22, 325)

Contract: Permanent

Start date: December 2026

Hours of work: 29.75 hours per week

Working weeks: 39 weeks

Location: Alperton, London

Aspire | Commit | Succeed

We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.

Alperton Community School is a large, mixed 11-18 academy, with over 350 students in our thriving Sixth Form. Due to our growing popularity and continued success, we have recently expanded our intake to 12 forms in each year group.

We are a truly inclusive school, reflecting the wonderfully diverse and vibrant local community we serve. Our students are exceptionally well behaved, hardworking, and ambitious to succeed. In our most recent Ofsted inspection (March 2026), the school was graded Strong standard and Expected standard, with inspectors noting:

• “Pupils enjoy attending this diverse and inclusive school. They feel a strong sense of belonging, which is evident in the positive relationships they have with staff and with each other.”
• “Pupils are kept safe and they know whom to talk to if they have any concerns.”

Student progress at both GCSE and A Level has consistently been well above national averages. Outcomes for disadvantaged students closely match those of their peers. In 2023, our Progress 8 score was 0.82 (well above average), and our A Level progress placed us in the top 1% of schools nationally. A high proportion of our students go on to study at Oxbridge and other Russell Group universities.

Attendance across the school is excellent, and the percentage of students continuing into education, employment or training is significantly above the national average.

Our achievements have been recognised with several recent accolades, including the 2022 Pearson Making a Difference Award. We were also shortlisted for the TES School of the Year and won the TES Maths Team of the Year.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a friendly, highly supportive, and committed team within a culture of success and professional growth. The school offers outstanding support for Early Career Teachers during their induction year.

We are a split-site school, with a short walk of approximately 8 minutes between sites, and on-site parking is available.

The Role

Cover Supervisor work is excellent experience for those looking to get into the teaching profession or to gain further experience in working with children. We value our staff and provide continuous professional development and Cover Supervisors are included in Alperton’s professional development programme alongside teaching staff. There are also additional opportunities to develop specific areas to support effectiveness in the role. Any time not spent covering lessons will be used for duties relating to the school development plan.

As a Cover Supervisor you will be required to provide effective classroom cover for students aged 11-16 in the absence of the main subject teacher and in line with the Alperton expectations for the quality of teaching and learning.

Your day will involve using the in-house procedures to access cover work and dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the school’s policies/procedures. You will also contribute to the vast array of the school’s extra-curricular activities we offer to our students across all year groups.

The Person

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our support staff team—someone who is committed to helping students thrive and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative and supportive environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A genuine passion for supporting young people in their learning and development
• A commitment to inclusive, student-focused education
• A flexible, proactive, and positive attitude
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the daily life of the school and to make a real difference in the lives of our students.

The successful candidate will be a proactive individual with a ‘can-do’ attitude who is able to provide engaging and interesting lessons from work set by absent teachers. They do not need to specialise in any particular subject area but a high level of literacy and numeracy are essential for this role. If you are passionate about young people’s education, hardworking, flexible and a forward thinking individual who has good organisational skills and is looking for an exciting new challenge which is highly rewarding, then this role is perfect for you.

What We Offer

As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and development, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cashback Health Benefits
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for progression and leadership

Key Dates

Closing Date: 8 November 2026 (23:59)

Assessment & Interview Date: Week commencing, 9 November 2026

Supplementary Information

We are committed to safer recruitment and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

The successful candidate(s) will be required to undertake an Enhanced and Barred Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and register the DBS on the Update Service.