Key Role Information

Salary
£Actual Pro Rata Salary £24.086 - £27,187
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
08/09/2026 00:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO - Term time only
Pay grade
Support Staff Pay Scale | SCP17 - SCP22
Department
Cover
Key stage
Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.600
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

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.

About Us

Herringham Primary Academy

Donna Dennett

Donna.Dennett@theglc.org.uk

St Mary's Road
Chadwell St Mary
Grays
Essex
RM16 4JX

Safeguarding Information

The GLC is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. Following safer recruitment procedures, the appointment will be subject to the completion of pre employment checks, including satisfactory references, medical clearance and enhanced DBS disclosure.


In line with the recommended practice in the statutory guidance 'KCSIE' the school will conduct searches for information on shortlisted candidates which is publicly available online. The purpose is limited:


- to identify issues which call into question the applicants' suitability to work with children;

- to verify employment history


Only information related to the purposes stated will be shared with the Panel. Any information will be discussed with candidates at interview before any decisions regarding the recruitment process are made.