Cover Supervisor / Academic Officer

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Twickenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Training & CPD opportunities

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Staff facilities

Job summary

Waldegrave School in Twickenham is seeking a graduate to provide cover supervision for lessons during staff absence, using pre-prepared lesson plans, and to help maintain student engagement and behaviour in line with school expectations.

You will play a key role in the Student Support Hubs (KS3 and 4), offering pastoral and practical support, building positive relationships with students and staff, and helping create a calm, inclusive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Organised and adaptable with ability to supervise lessons using prepared plans.
• Support KS3/KS4 students and promote a calm, positive learning environment.
• Develop pastoral and practical support for students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during staff absence using pre-prepared lesson plans.
• Support day-to-day running of the Student Support Hubs (KS3/4).
• Respond to daily issues and build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Pastoral support

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Organisation

Student engagement

Education

Graduate

Job description

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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.

The Waldegrave Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check; a prohibition from teaching check, where applicable; and appropriate references from your current and previous employer, which may be corroborated by personal phone calls made to each referee. We expect all staff to share this commitment and an enhanced DBS disclosure will be sought.