Overview

Cover Supervisor – Hotham Primary School – Greater London

Salary: £26,437 per annum actual salary

Job Introduction

31.25 hours a week

Term time only (39 weeks a year)

Required for September 2026

One-year fixed term (full time)

 

We require a Cover Supervisor to join our staff team and help play a key role in supporting the progress of our children.

 

The successful candidate will take the lead in the classroom during planned cover sessions and in the short-term absence of teachers. This role requires the flexibility to work across any year group, from Nursery to Year 6. When not covering classes, the postholder will support in classrooms more generally, lead high-quality interventions and support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

 

 We are looking for someone who can evidence:

 

  • Proven experience leading whole classes or large groups of children;
  • A desire to raise achievement;
  • An ability and keenness to identify areas for professional development;
  • Resourcefulness and the ability to be flexible.

 

We can offer the successful candidate:

 

  • An excellent support structure and dedication to staff wellbeing;
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression;
  • A well-resourced working environment.

 

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

 

Completed application should be returned to the school by email recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk

 

Closing date: 31 May 2026 (midnight) 

Interviews: Week commencing 08 June 2026

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

 

This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS check. 


 CVs are not accepted.

 

Hotham Primary School

Charlwood Road, 

London, SW15 1PN

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