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Cover Supervisor (part-time)

Tonbridge Grammar School · Tonbridge · Kent

Job description

We are seeking an efficient, well-organised and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our committed and hard-working cover team. This is a permanent role working 2 days a week (Thursday and Friday), term time only.

Join our friendly Cover Team

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting students' learning by supervising lessons in the absence of teaching staff. Working closely with colleagues across the school, you will help ensure that learning continues productively and that high standards of behaviour, engagement and achievement are maintained.

In addition to supervising whole classes, the role may include:

  • Supporting individual students and small groups with their learning
  • Assisting with the administration and invigilation of internal and external examinations
  • Undertaking supervisory duties as required
  • Providing administrative support to curriculum departments
  • Carrying out other reasonable duties commensurate with the role, as directed by the Line Manager

This position would suit a confident and adaptable individual with excellent communication and organisational skills, who is committed to supporting students to achieve their full potential.

Staff wellbeing

We are committed to staff wellbeing and offer a range of benefits, including:

Free use of our Fitness suite

Staff wellbeing package including winter flu jabs

Ample parking/electric car charging

Cycle to work scheme

Active staff community and social

Tonbridge Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online checks on shortlisted candidates. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date

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About this school

Tonbridge Grammar School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Outstanding
Pupils
1,164
Avg teacher salary
£51,059
Pupil:teacher ratio
18.1:1
Academy trust
TONBRIDGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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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Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 2JR

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Salary
£7,644.00 Annually (Actual) £25,437 FTE (actual £7,644) per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part time
Posted
13 October 2026
Closing date
2 November 2026

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