Cover Supervisor/Sports Coach
Watford Grammar School for Boys, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
30 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Physical education
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- H5 £22,930 actual salary per year
Additional allowances
some lunchtime duties may be available to boost income
What skills and experience we're looking for
WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS
A leading UK State School for boys aged 11-18 with a national reputation for academic excellence
OFSTED Outstanding – October 2021
Required for September 2025
Cover Supervisor/Sports Coach
Full time (37 hours per week), term time only (38 weeks)
Grade H5, Actual Salary £22,930 per annum
This role involves covering lessons during short term staff absence. An interest in sport is an essential part of this role as the postholder will be required to cover afternoon games sessions and participate in extra-curricular sports programmes. Additional income can be generated by taking on lunchtime duties.
For candidates considering teaching as a career, we have an excellent track record of supporting PE Graduates to progress onto teacher training via this route. Part time hours may be considered for suitably qualified candidates. The admissions policy prioritises children of staff in accordance with the admission arrangements. Accommodation at a very competitive rate may be available.
Further information is available on our website at https://www.watfordboys.org/48/job-vacancies
Completed application forms to Ian Cooksey, Headmaster, head@watfordboys.org. The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check. The closing date for applications is 9am Monday 12th May 2025.
What the school offers its staff
We are always seeking to improve staff wellbeing: Low academic curriculum contact time (80%) An admissions policy that prioritises children of staff Flexible approach to leave Increased holiday through disaggregation of INSET days Governors' contribution of £1,500 to staff common room Free biscuits, tea/coffee and milk Dining allowance for parents' evenings and INSETS Free flu jabs Cycle Scheme, free use of gym, free counselling service, free yoga sessions Cover supervisors and external invigilators employed Subsidised staff accommodation next to the school
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS Check
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to head@watfordboys.org
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Watford Grammar School for Boys
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1557 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Watford Grammar School for Boys website
- Email address
- brownc@watfordboys.org
- Phone number
- 01923 208900
A leading, partially selective UK State School for boys aged 11-18, with an enviable national reputation for academic achievement and excellence across a broad range of sporting, musical and artistic pursuits. Expanding from 7 to 8 form entry from 2018. Outstanding Ofsted - October 2021
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