Cover Supervisor & Sports Coach at Watford Grammar School for Boys

Expired

Job Reference #

EDV/2025/WGSB/08716

Location

Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£23,663.00 Annually (Actual)
Extra pay for lunchtime duties is available

Closing Date

9:00am, 2nd Dec 2025

Start Date

5th Jan 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

w/c 1st Dec 2025

Interview Date(s) w/c 1st Dec 2025

About this Role

Main duties and responsibilities

Covering lessons during short-term staff absence
Supervising the class whilst they complete tasks set by the teacher
Assisting in the teaching of games and extracurricular sport programmes
During periods when no cover is required, the postholder will be expected to help with other administrative or support staff tasks, as requested by the Cover Manager.

Requirements

A talent in one of our major sports, i.e. rugby, hockey or cricket
A commitment to extracurricular, mid-week and Saturday fixtures is essential
An organised, thorough and committed individual with an ability to command respect from students
Energy, enthusiasm, dedication and a willingness to contribute to the student experience in this busy school.

Contract

Required for 5th January 2026
Full time (37 hours per week), term time only (38 weeks per year)
Grade H5, Actual Salary £23,663 per annum
Additional income can be generated by taking on lunchtime duties.

For candidates considering teaching as a career, we have an excellent track record of supporting PE Graduates to progress onto teacher training via this route.

The WBGS Admissions Policy prioritises children of staff.

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

The closing date for applications is 2nd December, but we reserve the right to close this vacancy if sufficient numbers of applications have been received.