Cover Supervisor - Chesham Grammar School

Buckinghamshire Council; Chesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority in Chesham is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support students across various subjects. The role is part-time during term time, requiring 21 hours per week across three flexible days. Candidates should have at least GCSEs in Maths and English, and while experience in a school environment is preferred, training will be provided. A supportive team culture and various benefits are offered.

Benefits

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Subsidized gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment preferred but not essential.
• Experience in a similar role desirable.
• IT competency required.
• Experience working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Provide lesson cover across the school as required.
• Opportunity for project work to fit around lesson cover.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSE Maths and English Grade C or equivalent

Teaching qualification (desirable)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a confident, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dynamic team and support students across a range of subjects.

Term time only: Yes

Salary type: Bucks Pay

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week (38 weeks per year - term time plus inset days). 8.20am - 3.50pm - 3 days per week (Tuesday - Thursday). We can be flexible with the days of the week.

Interviews to be held: Thursday 23 October 2025

About us

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:

Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff as much as to our students.

• A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
• High staff retention
• Staff social events
• London Fringe Allowance
• Long service awards
• Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
• Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
• Free on-site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Subsided gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)

You will provide lesson cover across the school, as required.

There may be an opportunity for project work to fit around the needs of the lesson cover requirements.

Experience of working in a school environment is preferred but not essential.

Training and support will be provided.

For further information please see attached information pack.

About you

PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Maths and English to at least GCSE Grade C or equivalent
• Teaching qualification (desirable)

EXPERIENCE

• Experience of working within a school environment
• Experience of working in a similar role (desirable)
• IT competency
• Experience of working with young people

PERSONAL SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• The ability to work as part of a team
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Safeguarding

Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020).

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. All shortlisted applicants will be required to complete self-disclosure form and return prior to interview.