Job Description

Salary

NJC Outer London pay scale 5/6, points 13-20

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Part Time

Job type

Support Staff - Educational

Location

South Croydon

Job category

Cover Supervisor

Date posted

25/06/2025

Job reference

GST-R1291

Be part of something bigger. Make a difference every day.

At Coombe Wood School, part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, we are seeking a passionate and proactive Cover Supervisor to join our team. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where collaboration and purpose drive everything we do.

About the role:

The responsibilities of this role are split across two main strands:

Cover supervisor.

This will involve covering lessons for absent staff in classes across the school.

Clear cover protocol is laid out in our CWS staff handbook and involves absent staff setting differentiated work that can be completed in silent exam style conditions.

This will be the expectation for all cover lessons although you will be able to offer support to students where you feel it appropriate and necessary.

Wider support role.

During times where no cover is required, the role will develop into a wider support role within areas in need of support across the school. This is time which can also be used flexibly by the post holder to explore and develop areas of their own professional development.

You will bring:

The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching or cover work, be adaptable to handle this mutli-functioning role and willingness to be involved in all aspects of school life.

About our school:

At Coombe Wood School, our mission is to provide an ambitious and aspirational education that challenges students academically, encourages their creativity and cultural engagement, and fosters the development of essential personal skills.

We believe that every child's immense potential must be discovered, nurtured and fully realised. In our supportive environment, they will thrive.

We are committed to being the healthiest school in the country: fit for movement, fit for learning, and fit for life, where each student's unique qualities are recognised, celebrated and developed

Working at Greenshaw Learning Trust:

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our 'Why you should work for GLT' recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Professional development and career progression Generous pension scheme Blue Light Card Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only) An Employee Assistance Programme Gym Discounts Free eye tests Cycle to work scheme Green car scheme Being part of a great team and expanding organisation


Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

Closing date for receipt of applications is

1st September 2025.

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.

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