P.E. and Cover Supervisor
Forest Hill School, London, SE23 2XN11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Scale 5, point 13-15 £34,863 - £35,892 pro rata Actual salary approximately £30,118 - £31,007
What skills and experience we're looking for
- Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of a teacher, ensuring students complete work that has been set in advance by teaching or curriculum staff.
- Introduce, explain and oversee pre-prepared work, monitor completion and provide feedback to teachers, curriculum leaders or the Cover Manager.
- Manage student behaviour in line with the school behaviour policy, maintaining a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment.
- Support the inclusion and engagement of all students, including those with SEND, medical needs, English as an additional language or other barriers to learning.
- Supervise PE lessons and physical activities on the school site and at Elm Lane, following PE department instructions, agreed lesson plans and relevant risk assessments.
- Promote positive participation, teamwork, respect and high standards of conduct in lessons, PE activities and wider supervision duties.
- Assist with tutor cover, examination invigilation, study support, homework clubs, lunchtime supervision and other reasonable duties as required.
Therefore, we are looking for someone who:
- Is educated to degree level, or has equivalent relevant professional experience, with GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
- Has experience of working with young people and can relate well to students from a range of backgrounds.
- Understands the role of a Cover Supervisor, including that lessons and resources are normally planned and set by teachers or curriculum staff.
- Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to give clear instructions and build positive relationships.
- Can work independently, remain calm under pressure and contribute positively to a strong team ethos.
- Is flexible, proactive, well organised and able to follow school systems for attendance, behaviour, safeguarding and feedback.
- Has a clear commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality of opportunity and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
- Has an interest in PE, sport and wider school life. A sports coaching qualification, first aid qualification or experience supporting students with SEND would be desirable.
What the school offers its staff
- The opportunity to work in an established and experienced school that challenges stereotypes and has high aspirations for boys.
- A highly supportive Headteacher, Senior Leadership Team and staff body.
- A personalised CPD programme, including training linked to safeguarding, behaviour management, SEND, health and safety and PE-related practice.
- Opportunities to broaden your experience in education and develop yourself for future roles in schools.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Forest Hill School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1072 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Forest Hill School website
- Email address
- vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 699 9343
Boys comprehensive secondary school
Arranging a visit to Forest Hill School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@foresthillschool.co.uk.
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