14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    6 November 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Full time, term time, part time: 36 hours per week, 8.15am - 4.30pm

Contract type

Fixed term - One year

Pay scale

£33,129 pa which pro rata is £28,335.23 pa for full time

What skills and experience we're looking for

Required for an immediate start. Full time position, part time positions will be considered, term time only. One year fixed term contract. Scale H5, £33,129 pa which pro rata is £28,335.23 pa for full time, 36 hours per week, 8.15am - 4.30pm.

You will be responsible for independently covering classes, often outside of your specialism, in the absence of the class teacher. You will also support the learning of students in your attached faculty. These abilities will be assessed at interview.

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor, educated to graduate level with an interest in how young people learn and enthusiasm for working in a school. Previous experience in schools is not necessary as full training is provided.

This role would be particularly suitable for someone thinking of a career in teaching. There are many and varied professional development opportunities available and previous Cover Supervisors have successfully gained places on PGCE courses and progressed to become qualified teachers.

What the school offers its staff

This role would be particularly suitable for someone thinking of a career in teaching. There are many and varied professional development opportunities available and previous Cover Supervisors have successfully gained places on PGCE courses and progressed to become qualified teachers.

Nower Hill is a high achieving co-educational, diverse school. At the most recent Ofsted inspection the school was rated “outstanding”. We have high all round standards and a warm, supportive environment.

We offer:

  • a strong culture of professional development
  • a supportive leadership team and colleagues
  • excellent facilities and access to cutting edge technology that enhances learning
  • A dedicated member of the Senior Leadership Team responsible for staff wellbeing
  • Openness to consideration of flexible working requests
  • a heavily oversubscribed school with high standards and high expectations
  • students who are a pleasure to work with
  • close proximity to North Harrow London Underground station.

Please provide a letter (max 1 side A4) explaining why you are suited to the role, with your completed application form.

Please apply as soon as possible as shortlisting / interviews will be ongoing. Should a suitable candidate be appointed, the advert may close.

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

Nower Hill High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon an enhanced criminal record check with the Disclosure and Barring Service; a prohibition from teaching check (teachers only); satisfactory references; the right to work in the UK; and a satisfactory health check.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Nower Hill High School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
2030 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

About Nower Hill High School
Nower Hill High School is a fantastic place to work and develop as a teacher. We’d love you to come and join us!

We offer:

A dynamic place to work
Comprehensive Professional Development and training opportunities
Staff well-being service ( ESP’s Employee Assistance Programme )
A comfortable and well-resourced working environment
A highly skilled, professional and inspirational staff
A diverse, ambitious and inspirational student body
An aspirational community of local families
Excellent facilities
Excellent in-school career advancement opportunities
Free fitness suite membership
On site qualified nurse and counsellor. Free annual flu vaccinations
Excellent student support systems
A programme of staff social events
A very supportive Leadership Team
Competitive London pay scales
Excellent holidays
Generous pension scheme
The option of a school place for children of staff
A very supportive Governing Body
A thriving extra-curricular activities and trips programme
On site catering facilities and outlets
Excellent public transport links into Central London
Local shops within walking distance
An Ofsted rating of ‘Outstanding’ in all 5 categories

Arranging a visit to Nower Hill High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk.

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