Cover Supervisor, GIRLS Learning TRUST

Cover Supervisor, GIRLS LEARNING TRUST

Contract Type: Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £30,282.00 - £31,610.00 Annually (FTE). Actual salary £26,716 to £27,885

Start Date: January 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Curriculum Support team as a Cover Supervisor. We are looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who thrives in a busy and friendly environment. Training will be provided for the role.

• Start time: 8am
• Finish time: 3.45pm Monday to Thursday and 3.30pm on Friday
• Breaks: 30 minute unpaid break during the day, timing will vary depending on the cover timetable for the day

• Work with young people
• Manage classroom and behaviour
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) and be IT literate
• Be reliable and organised

Carshalton High School for Girls, a member of the Girl’s Learning Trust, is a high achieving school in the suburbs of south London. Confirmed as “Good” by Ofsted in January 2023, we achieved our best exam results to date in Summer 2025.

The school is a short walk from Carshalton station;
London Victoria approx a 30 minute journey by Southern trains and London St Pancras approx 45 minutes by Thameslink. The school is also within car and bus commuting range of South London and Surrey.

• An aspirational vision of education
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity for national qualifications
• A welcoming, friendly and supportive environment
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for students and staff
• Benefits including pension scheme, two week October half term holiday, cycle to work scheme, free tea/coffee/milk in the staff room, staff events at the end of each term, eligibility for a Blue Light Card and Health & Wellbeing Plan membership

Shortlisting date: 5 January 2026 at 10:00am

Interview: week commencing 12 January 2026

Start Date: January or February 2026

The Girls’ Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We follow a rigorous selection process to mitigate unsuitable applicants. Identity verification and enhanced DBS disclosure are required. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects our communities.

We are not able to offer sponsorship to non-settled individuals for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Please see our Recruitment pack for more details about our school, the job description and person specification.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.