Cover Supervisor
The Ravensbourne School, Bromley, Kent, BR2 9EH14 days remaining to apply
Closing date
29 April 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
14 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Scale 3 points 5-7(29,434-30, 285) starting point 5, Actual salary £27, 975-£28, 783
Additional allowances
NJC Scale 3 points 5-7(29,434-30, 285) starting point 5, Actual salary £27, 975-£28, 783
Cover Supervisor job summary
About this Role
Orion Education is a values-led organisation, driven by a determination to create welcoming and open schools for the local community, where every person thrives, makes excellent progress, and succeeds. We are committed to improving outcomes and transforming lives, realising social mobility, and the transformative power of education.
We value the difference in all our schools while seeking to bring them together around a framework that delivers an enriching experience and a great education for the young people within our care. We want the very best for all our young people. Our plan to ensure that we deliver great schools is underpinned by our shared values of trust, kindness, and endeavour. Our schools and our staff are collaborative, and we seek to create consistency and quality throughout.
Our leaders create improvement in schools that is robust and sustainable. We are as enthusiastic about developing and nurturing our staff, as we are about developing our young people. Our professional development programs and our approach to school improvement provide quality and rigor while creating a depth of experience and learning for our staff.
At The Ravensbourne School, we are proud to be a forward‑thinking and thriving community where learning, inclusion, and innovation sit at the heart of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly ambitious school and play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning and high standards of behaviour. Working closely with teaching and pastoral staff, the Cover Supervisor will support the smooth day-to-day running of the school by maintaining purposeful classrooms and positive learning environments in the absence of teaching staff.
If you are ready to bring vision, purpose, and fresh ideas to a school committed to transforming lives, we would be delighted to hear from you.
You are:
A calm, reliable and adaptable professional who puts students’ learning, wellbeing and safety first.
Confident in managing classrooms and maintaining high standards of behaviour and routines.
A positive role model who sets clear expectations and promotes respect and inclusion.
A values‑driven team player who demonstrates integrity, professionalism and consistency.
An effective communicator who builds positive relationships with students, colleagues and support staff.
We are looking for a Cover Supervisor who:
Can confidently supervise pre‑set learning activities across a range of subjects and year groups.
Is skilled in managing behaviour and creating a purposeful, focused learning environment.
Supports inclusion and ensures all students can engage meaningfully in learning.
Follows school policies and procedures, particularly around safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety.
Responds calmly and appropriately to students’ needs, questions and immediate classroom issues.
Thrives in a busy school environment and enjoys contributing to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the school.
We Offer:
A school with a clear vision, strong values, and a culture excellence and of professional growth.
A supportive Executive Headteacher and Head of School.
Opportunities to innovate, lead change, and shape the future of the school.
A vibrant community of staff, students, and families who are ready to grow together.
Access to high-quality CPD, leadership development, and career progression
Enquiries should be emailed to:
School Office Manager: Sharon Cooper Smith: scoopersmith@trs.e21c.co.uk
If you share the school’s vision and ambition to raise standards for our students, then we would be delighted to hear from you.
Contact us for an informal (confidential) conversation about how you can make a real difference, or to arrange a tour of the school which is highly recommended.
Please note, we reserve the right to close the advertisement early if we receive a suitable candidate.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Orion Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Orion Education is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Education for the 21st Century is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Education for the 21st Century is fully committed to equality and to valuing diversity as an employer and a provider of education.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The Ravensbourne School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1531 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Ravensbourne School website
The Ravensbourne School is a large and truly unique 11-19 school, set in the heart of Bromley. There are 1500 students, with 440 students in Post 16. Some of the buildings are Grade II listed, dating back to 1911 whilst other additions are more recent. The buildings, coupled with the extensive 22-acre grounds, make up elegant and inspiring surroundings.
Our vision is that every student is prepared to be the best they can be in life and able to create their own future. We believe that every student is different and has unique talents. Through developing these talents and knowledge each student can be the best they can be and in control of their own future. We value an inclusive learning environment that accepts no excuses and builds partnerships with all stakeholders.
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