Cover Supervisor (Maternity Cover) – Preferred Specialism Girls PE

Nower Hill High School, Pinner, HA5 5RP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  6 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Physical education
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): Full time position, part time positions will be considered, term time only.
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Scale H5, £32,070 pa which pro rata is £27,429.47pa for full time, 36 hours per week, 8.15am - 4.30pm.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Cover Supervisor with a preferred specialism in Girls PE, 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

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.

Flexible working opportunities

Full time position, part time positions will be considered, term time only

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Information for Applicants Sept 24.pdf - 2.42 MB (opens in new tab)

Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.pdf - 446 KB (opens in new tab)

Cover Super JD and PS general.docx - 3.3 MB (opens in new tab)

About Nower Hill High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 2023 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Nower Hill High School website
• Email address: recruitment@nowerhill.harrow.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nower-hill-high-school

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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