13 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    6 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    23 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Learning support or cover supervisor

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Physical education

Working pattern

Part time: 35 hours a week - split over Monday to Saturday AM

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

DGS5 £25,252 - £26,262 fte (£20,821 - £21,653 pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

PHYSICAL EDUCATION COVER SUPERVISOR REQUIRED

Part-time - 35 hours per week – to include a Saturday morning

(term time + INSET days)

Pay Grade: DGS5 £25,252 - £26,262 fte (£20,821 - £21,653 pro rata)

For an application form contact Michelle Bexley, HR Manager, on

01322 223039, Ext 146

Or by email: mbexley@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk

Closing date: Monday 6 July 2026 at 9am

Interviews to take place: Week commencing 6 July 2026

Start date: 1 September 2026

We are seeking an organised, proactive and enthusiastic PE Cover Supervisor to support the day-to-day running of sports lessons in a busy school and contribute positively to a productive learning environment.

We are keen to hear from you if you have:

  • A strong passion for physical education, sport, and supporting young people to develop confidence, teamwork, and healthy lifestyles.
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and IT skills, with the ability to manage practical and classroom-based PE activities effectively.
  • Experience working with young people in educational, coaching, sporting, or supervisory settings, with the ability to motivate and engage students of all abilities.
  • The confidence and ability to supervise PE lessons and sports activities safely, maintain positive behaviour, and create an inclusive and productive learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

  • A commitment to invest in staff development via training, CPD, mentoring, and in-house support groups
  • Free car parking on site
  • Electric charging points
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • On-site dining with superb food
  • Free annual flu vaccination
  • 24/7 free access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and guidance
  • Free gym access to onsite facilities
  • State of the art school facilities with on-site Performing Arts centre
  • Regular staff wellbeing events
  • Highly attractive pension schemes for both Teaching and Support staff
  • Social events

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

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 Dartford Grammar School

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
1543 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Dartford Grammar School is a selective secondary academy for boys, which admits girls to its sixth form. There are six forms of entry to Year 7, and all of the students joining the school are from the top 25% of the ability range. The students come from Dartford, neighbouring towns and villages, and nearby London boroughs. The current roll is 1,532, including 616 in the sixth form.

Arranging a visit to Dartford Grammar School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mbexley@dartfordgrammarschool.org.uk.

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