Cover Supervisor

Dartford Grammar School, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2HW

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 hours a week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: DGS5 £25,252 - £26,262 fte (£20,821 - £21,653 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

COVER SUPERVISOR REQUIRED

Part-time - 35 hours per week

(term time + INSET days)

Pay Grade: DGS5 £25,252 - £26,262 fte (£20,821 - £21,653 pro rata)

For an application form contact Michelle Bexley, HR Manager, on

01322 223039, Ext 146

Or by email: mbexley@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 6 July 2026 at 9am

Interviews to take place: Week commencing 6 July 2026

Start date: 1 September 2026

We are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of lessons in a busy school and contribute positively to a productive learning environment.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

• a strong passion for supporting young people and helping them achieve their full potential
• excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to manage classroom activities effectively
• experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, coaching, or supervisory capacity (desirable).
• the ability to supervise classes confidently, maintain positive behaviour, and create a productive learning environment.

Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls into its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The current roll is 1,575, including 660 in the sixth form.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• A commitment to invest in staff development via training, CPD, mentoring, and in-house support groups
• Free car parking on site
• Electric charging points
• Cycle to Work scheme
• On-site dining with superb food
• Free annual flu vaccination
• 24/7 free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and guidance
• Free gym access to onsite facilities
• State of the art school facilities with on-site Performing Arts centre
• Regular staff wellbeing events
• Highly attractive pension schemes for both Teaching and Support staff
• Social events

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Cover Supervisor Application Pack - June 26.pdf - 936 KB (opens in new tab)

Cover Supervisor June 2026.pdf - 339 KB (opens in new tab)

About Dartford Grammar School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1543 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Dartford Grammar School website
• Email address: mbexley@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/dartford-grammar-school

Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls to its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The students come from Dartford, neighbouring towns and villages, and nearby London boroughs. The current roll is 1,532, including 616 in the sixth form.

Arranging a visit to Dartford Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mbexley@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk.

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