Job description
Scale 5 point 12 £29,539 p.a, 38 weeks per year (term time only). Monday-Friday, 36 hours pw, 8am-4pm. Part-time hours will be considered (but must be consistent full days)
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed person to become one of the school’s Cover Supervisors, which is a vital post within our support staff team.
The successful applicant will provide short-term cover of classes for teachers who are absent. This could include assisting in planning and preparing resources.
Applicants should have:
- Minimum A*-C grade in English and Maths
- experience of working effectively with young people
- be extremely well organised & flexible in their approach to work
Chestnut Grove is a high performing, 11-18, multi-cultural school in Balham, South London, with a number of awards for its inclusive approach including UNICEF Gold Status (2022). Our motto is a ‘Creative Learning Community’, demonstrating a commitment to providing our students with an innovative and exciting curriculum.
The Chestnut Grove curriculum provides a rigorous, knowledge-rich, transformational education, encapsulated through our PROUD values, which prepares our students to succeed at university and lead fulfilling lives.
As the lead partner in the Wandle Learning Partnership, we are able to offer exceptional opportunities for professional development.
CLOSING DATE: Friday 30th October, 2026 at midday
ALL POSTS SUBJECT TO DBS CHECKS
Chestnut Grove is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Chestnut Grove Academy
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–19
- Pupils
- 1,321
- Avg teacher salary
- £54,455
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 15.2:1
- Academy trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Location
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London, Wandsworth, SW12 8JZ
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- Salary
- Scale 5 point 12 £29,539 p.a, 38 weeks per year (term time only)
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 8 October 2026
- Closing date
- 30 October 2026
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