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Cover Supervisor & Games Coach

Watford Grammar School for Boys · Watford · Hertfordshire

Job description

The role

  • 8:25am - 3:15pm Monday-Friday, term-time only
  • Cover lessons during short-term staff absence
  • Supervise the class while they complete tasks set by the teacher
  • Assist in the teaching of Games and extra-curricular sports programmes
  • Help with other administrative or support staff tasks, as directed by the Cover Manager
  • Discharge a duty of care to all students in the school.

The ideal candidate

  • GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent
  • Experience in one of our major sports: rugby, hockey or cricket
  • A commitment to extra-curricular, mid-week and Saturday fixtures is essential
  • An enthusiastic and organised individual with an ability to command respect from students
  • Experience working with students with a range of abilities is desirable but not essential.

What we offer

  • A supportive environment with access to professional development and training
  • Excellent facilities
  • Opportunities to assist with school trips and undertake additional paid duties
  • Competitive salary and employee benefits package
  • An excellent track record of supporting staff to progress onto teacher training if appropriate.

The school is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post-holders are subject to a satisfactory right to work and enhanced DBS Check with a barred list check.

About this school

Watford Grammar School for Boys

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Outstanding
Pupils
1,610
Avg teacher salary
£49,535
Pupil:teacher ratio
16.6:1
Academy trust
WATFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR BOYS

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

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Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

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Salary
£23,663.00 Annually (FTE) H5 + Inner Fringe Allowance
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
10 June 2026
Closed
21 June 2026

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