Cover Supervisor / Academic Officer

Waldegrave School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive environment

Wellbeing day

Staff association

Cycle to work

Employee benefits

On-site parking

Free coffee bar

Job summary

Waldegrave School in London is seeking a graduate to support lessons, supervise classes using prepared plans, and help maintain a calm, inclusive learning environment during staff absence. You will also play a key role in the Student Support Hubs (KS3 and KS4), offering pastoral and practical support to pupils.

The role is term-time (39 weeks) and 35 hours per week, with a full-time equivalent pro-rata salary in the ranges shown. Starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Graduate seeking teaching career to gain school experience.
• Qualified teacher returning after career break or parent seeking term-time role.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover supervision for lessons during staff absence using pre-prepared lesson plans.
• Supervise classes and ensure students remain engaged with learning and behaviour is in line with school expectations.
• Support day-to-day running of the Student Support Hubs (KS3 and KS4) with pastoral and practical support.

Job description

One Year Fixed Term Contract

35 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (Term Time only)

Full time Pro-rata Salary: £27,985 to £29,234 per annum, depending on experience

(NJC 5, point 12-15 - full time equivalent salary £33,509 to £35,004 per annum)

Starting date: As soon as possible

We require an organised person to help provide cover supervision for lessons during staff absence by supervising classes using pre-prepared lesson plans, ensuring students remain engaged with their learning and that behaviour is managed in line with school expectations. In addition you will be a key member in our Student Support Hubs (KS3 and 4) playing a key role in supporting the day to day running of the Hub, working closely with students and staff to promote a positive, calm and inclusive learning environment. In this role, you will provide pastoral and practical support to students, respond to daily issues as they arise, and build positive relationships that help students succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate considering a career in teaching who wishes to gain valuable school experience, a qualified teacher returning to education after a career break, or a parent who is looking for a rewarding term time role.

Waldegrave School

• is a school where everyone enjoys learning, feels valued and experiences success;
• believes in a strong, supportive environment that values pastoral, extra-curricular as well as academic progression. It is rated as ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted (2018 and 2024) and is amongst the top performing schools nationally. Our Attainment 8 score in 2025 ranked us as the 5th best comprehensive in England and was ranked the 8th best Comprehensive school in London by the Sunday Times Parent Power Awards 2024;
• values and promotes continued CPD and can offer great support and progression to all staff from ECTs to middle leaders and onwards to senior leadership;
• has strong links with other local schools, both primary and secondary as well as outside local community associations and clubs;
• is oversubscribed throughout the school and enjoys a thriving sixth form.

Waldegrave School can offer you

• a supportive community environment in which to develop your career;
• a school that actively promotes and supports staff wellbeing, benefitting from an additional training day and extra holiday;
• a Staff Association who help to support staff well-being and organise social events;
• a cycle to work scheme as well as an employee benefits and well-being scheme;
• excellent facilities, including individual work space and a separate cafe style staffroom with free barista style coffee machine plus on-site parking;
• close transport links – Fulwell and Strawberry Hill train stations as well as many bus routes;
• after school fitness classes, e.g. yoga, as well as use of our fitness suite;
• School place for children of staff in line with our admissions policy.