Cover Supervisor / Academic Officer

Waldegrave School, Twickenham, Middlesex, TW2 5LH

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 August 2026

• Closing date

  7 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  24 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,985 to £29,234

Cover Supervisor / Academic Officer job summary

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

The safeguarding of our students is at the core of all that we do. 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 and social media background checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Waldegrave School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1470 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Waldegrave School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/waldegrave-school

Outstanding secondary school in Twickenham. Girls only 11-16 with a mixed Sixth Form.

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