Cover Supervisor
Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form, Surbiton, Surrey, KT6 7EY18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
2 September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
18 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Actual salary £26,537pa (for 5 days, TT only)
Cover Supervisor job summary
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form – Cover Supervisor
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is a World Class School with high expectations and a strong culture of aspiration. Our students are encouraged to aim high, work hard and enjoy every aspect of school life. We are seeking an enthusiastic and dependable Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated and professional support staff team, in September 2026.
The Role
You will supervise classes across the school, ensuring students remain engaged in the cover work set by their class teacher. The role also offers opportunities to support wider school life, including extra‑curricular activities, trips, clubs and workshops.
About You
We are looking for a conscientious, adaptable team player who thrives in a busy school environment. Strong communication skills and confident use of written and spoken English are essential. You should be computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Office and ideally Arbor or a similar system—although full training will be provided. A D1 minibus licence is highly desirable.
This is a full-time, term‑time only position, 8:15am–4pm Monday to Thursday and 8:15am - 3:45pm, on Fridays.
Our Accreditations
Our most recent OFSTED inspection (September 2023) confirmed that Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form remains Outstanding. A recent Quality Assurance Review with Challenge Partners also recognised us as a Leading School. We are proud to hold World Class School Accreditation, reflecting our commitment to delivering exceptional education.
Why Join Us?
Staff wellbeing is central to our values. We offer a wide range of benefits, including:
- Competitive employer contributory pension scheme (Currently 14.4%)
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free flu vaccinations
- Discounted on‑site gym membership
- Free on‑site parking
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling service
We also enjoy taking part in charity events, celebrating achievements and making time to connect as colleagues in our dedicated staffroom.
Safeguarding
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. As part of our due diligence, shortlisted candidates may be subject to an online search. Any concerns identified will be discussed at interview.
All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance.
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form reserves the right to close this advert early should suitable candidates apply. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as applicants will be invited to interview as suitable applications are received.
Direct applications only – no recruitment agencies.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Tolworth Girls' School & Sixth Form are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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 Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1486 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Tolworth Girls' School and Sixth Form website
Tolworth Girls’ School and Sixth Form is a large over-subscribed comprehensive school in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, London. We have over 1400 student on roll including almost 300 in our mixed gender Sixth Form. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school and are committed to providing an excellent education to the diverse community we serve.
Aims
To provide a secure, nurturing and inspirational learning environment
To develop confident and happy young people who make a positive contribution to our society
To encourage respect for others, resilience and a love of learning in all students
To engender in our students, the skills needed so that they can shape their own future
Ethos
We believe that every student should have the opportunity to achieve their academic potential and realise their dream
We value every student as an individual with their own spiritual, cultural and individual strengths that enrich our school community
We celebrate the achievements of all, encouraging our students to flourish and to value each other
‘Let your light so shine - Be the best you can be’
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