Cover Supervisor and Sports Coach; term-time

Overview

Cover Supervisor and Sports Coach (term-time only) required for September 2026. The role is temporary (fixed term until 31 August 2027 in the first instance), 33 hours per week, term time only plus INSET days (39 weeks per year) and will commence on 1 September 2026. Salary offered for this part-time post is Local Government Grade 6, points 15-20, currently £25,795.92 to £28,006.39 (proportionate to the full-time rate of £30,023.98 to £32,596.75) per annum.

Location:

Gloucester.

• Provide cover for absent teachers, supervise classes and groups of pupils, ensuring a calm and productive working atmosphere.
• Play a full role in the PE/Games and Sport Department by helping with coaching of different sports during lessons, lunch times and after school.
• Be responsible for taking a rugby team in the autumn/spring terms and a cricket team in the summer term for training and fixtures, including during lunch times, after school, and at weekends.

An exciting opportunity for a person with experience of working with young people, with an ability to motivate and organise them well. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and organisation skills with sound IT knowledge. The role would ideally suit a Graduate with a keen interest in Sport. The ability to coach netball and/or lead on Strength and Conditioning would be an advantage.

Founded in 1666 as the Blue Coat Hospital, today Sir Thomas Rich’s is a progressive grammar school for boys in Years 7 to 11, and young men and women in the sixth form. We are consistently one of the highest attaining schools in the county and we are proud of our long-standing reputation for academic and sporting excellence. GCSE results consistently come in the top 10% for attainment and value added in the country.

Our students typically achieve ten or eleven GCSEs, mostly at the highest grades, and three or four A-levels, mostly at grades A*, A and

B. The School attracts high-ability, talented students and offers a wide range of extra-curricular opportunities. We believe that students thrive in an atmosphere of respect, care and support.

Teachers and support staff work hard to promote this ethos and to make sure that every pupil feels that they are a valued member of the school community. High quality pastoral support is key to this aim, and we work closely with parents to develop positive relationships with families and help students achieve their full potential. Our accomplished teachers use their skills and in-depth subject knowledge to inspire, encourage and support our students in their journey through the School, laying firm foundations for academic excellence at GCSE, in our Sixth Form and beyond.

Our excellent support staff show high levels of commitment to the School and work hard to manage all non-teaching aspects of school life effectively.

Located on the edge of the city of Gloucester in the heart of the south west, Sir Thomas Rich’s is just a short drive from Junction 11 of the M5. The beautiful Cotswold towns of Cheltenham and Cirencester are easily accessible and there are excellent public transport links to the nearby cities of Cardiff, Birmingham and Bristol.

If you wish to be considered, please click on Apply Now to complete the application form (parts 1 and 2 mandatory, part 3 discretionary) and provide a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post. The inclusion of your CV would be welcome. Please forward via the e-teach portal or send to The Headteacher, Sir Thomas Rich's School, Oakleaze, Gloucester, GL2 0LF
. We also accept applications via email.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Jane Dudley, Headteacher's PA and HR Manager. This post is subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced criminal record check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Sir Thomas Rich's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Disclosure of any criminal convictions and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.

Closing Date for Applications: 9.00am on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Salary: Approximately £25,796 to £28,006 pa

Sir Thomas Rich's School
Oakleaze
Longlevens
Gloucester
Gloucestershire
GL2 0LF

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