Job Description
Cover Supervisor Salary: GLC P17 £28,083 - P22 £31,698 [Actual Pro Rata Salary £24.086 - £27,187] Contract; Permanent Working Pattern: 37 hours per week, Term Time only Closing Date: 8th September 2026 at Midday The Gateway Learning Community [GLC] which is a partnership of one secondary academy and four primary academies located within Tilbury and Chadwell St Mary in the borough of Thurrock, to the east of London. We are a vibrant, innovative and highly successful organisation: the place of choice to work and learn. Across the 5 academies of the GLC, we celebrate differences and pledge that everyone enjoys an equality of opportunity and is not discriminated against in any way. We are seeking two dedicated and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join our primary schools. The primary focus of this role is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You will give instructions for the lessons as provided by the teaching staff, ensuring pupils stay on task while maintaining a good, orderly, and purposeful learning environment. Additional Benefits for Working for the GLC: Staff well-being programme: Including access to Westfield Health Insurance Salary Sacrifice Schemes including Cycle to work Scheme Long service awards after: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 and years of service State of the art facilities and access to high quality resources to support learning A paid 'My Day' each year Excellent career development and training 2 week October half term break A supportive central team [reprographics, ICT, HR, Finance] which enables teachers to focus on teaching Subsidised holiday provision for children of staff Free Access to the Fitness Suite at the Gateway Academy GLC Staff Nursery [Competitive rates and term time only] The GLC embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We warmly welcome applicants who are interested in this position to visit our school prior to making an application. Please contact Katie.Creighton@theglc.org.uk to arrange a visit. If you would like to apply for this position, please complete an online application form.
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