Cover Supervisor

Required September 2026 Term time including INSET days

8.15am to 3pm including unpaid lunch time of 30 minutes

Rate of pay - NJC Scale 3, SCP point range 5-6 = FTE £25,583 - £25,989 depending on experience

Actual Salary £19,367 - £19,661 inclusive of London Fringe Allowance

Herschel Grammar School is a mixed, selective school graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.

The post holder will deliver pre-set work to classes in the absence of teachers plus other pupil and administrative related duties.

The appointment will be subject to a clear DBS search and we aim to appoint individuals who:

• have good practical skills and attention to detail
• are approachable, caring but firm
• are able to work with teachers and students in a calm manner
• have good standards of literacy and numeracy and ICT skills
• are energetic, creative and hands‑on in all they do
• can work collaboratively in a team
• can recognise the success in students, others and themselves, as the first building block to improvement
• are extremely flexible and can cope with change
• have an openness to training and personal development

We offer a competitive salary, a friendly and supportive working environment, health and medical benefits and the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme, in which the employee pays 5.5% and the employer contributes a further 20.6%.

Information on this post and an application form (CVs will not be considered) can be downloaded below. Completed application form should be emailed to

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. NOR 1088 including 320 in sixth form.

Applications by Monday 22 June 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date for an exceptional candidate.

The Schelwood Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced DBS is required for this post. CVs are not acceptable.