Full or Part Time Cover Supervisor

The Schelwood Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Schelwood Trust is seeking a qualified candidate for a teaching cover role to deliver pre-set work and support students in a friendly, supportive environment. The position offers a competitive salary aligned with NJC Scale 3, along with health benefits and a pension scheme. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strong practical skills, a caring approach, and the ability to adapt in a changing environment.

Benefits

Health and medical benefits

Option to join Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Good practical skills and attention to detail.
• Approachable, caring but firm demeanor.
• Energetic, creative, and hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work in absence of teachers.
• Assist with administrative responsibilities.
• Support pupils in a calm manner.

Skills

Practical skills

Literacy

Numeracy

ICT skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Required September 2025 Term time including INSET days
8.15am to 3pm including unpaid lunch time of 30 minutes
Fixed term until 31 st August 2026
Rate of pay – NJC Scale 3, SCP point range 5-6 = FTE £24,790 – £25,183 depending on experience
plus London Fringe Allowance of £1072 (FTE)

Herschel Grammar School is a mixed, selective school graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted

The post holder will deliver pre-set work to classes in the absence of teachers plus other pupil and administrative related duties. The appointment will be subject to a clear DBS search and we aim to appoint individuals who:

• have good practical skills and attention to detail
• are approachable, caring but firm
• are able to work with teachers and students in a calm manner
• have good standards of literacy and numeracy and ICT skills
• are energetic, creative and hands-on in all they do
• can work collaboratively in a team
• can recognise the success in students, others and themselves, as the first building block to improvement
• are extremely flexible and can cope with change
• have an openness to training and personal development

We offer a competitive salary, a friendly and supportive working environment, health and medical benefits and the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, in which the employee pays 5.5% and the employer contributes a further 20.6%.

Information on this post can be found below. An application form (CVs will not be considered) can be downloaded and e-mailed to [e-mail]

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. NOR 1088 including 320 in sixth form.

Applications by Wednesday 25 th June 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS is required for this post. CVs are not acceptable.