Whole School Cover Supervisor (including PE) and Qualified Sports Coach

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FIXED TERM UNTIL JULY 2026

36 HOURS PER WEEK X 37 WEEKS PER YEAR (TERM TIME ONLY)

GRADE 4 (SP10-15)

Actual Salary - £26,431 - £28,416 per annum

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School is a dynamic, co-educational school. Inspired by our historic tradition of 'Love as Brethren', we strive to be outstanding in everything we do, producing young people who have the confidence, qualifications, experience and aspiration to be successful in the 21st Century world.

At our school, we prioritise staff well-being and professional fulfilment, offering a range of benefits to support a positive work-life balance. We foster a supportive and collaborative environment, with senior leadership placing staff well-being at the heart of decision-making. We offer the following benefits which we feel enhance our vibrant and welcoming community:

· Priority admissions for children of staff who meet the admissions criteria

· Reduced teaching load for all teaching staff

· Additional protected PPA time

· Option to take PPA at home

· Annual paid well-being day for every member of staff, to be taken at any time with agreement of the Head

· Two-week October half term

· A substantial program of TLR3s and other CPD opportunities to support career development

· Employee assistance program

· Free flu vaccinations

· DSE eye test and glasses

· Complimentary tea and coffee

· Regular staff social events

· An extensive extra-curricular offer, with opportunities for staff to be involved in a wide range of exciting educational visits abroad

· Strong ties to The Worshipful Company of Coopers, offering a range of opportunities and experiences in the City of London

· A discretionary ‘golden hello’ may be available for an exceptional candidate

We are seeking a confident, reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisor and qualified Sports Coach to join our thriving school community. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering pre-set work, maintaining continuity of learning, and managing classrooms effectively across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 during staff absence. This will include both classroom-based lessons across all subjects and practical PE lessons across a wide range of sports.

In addition, the post-holder will play a key role in supporting and developing the school’s extensive extra-curricular sports programme, contributing to clubs, training sessions and competitive fixtures. The successful candidate will provide direction, enthusiasm and vision, while helping to shape students’ core value of “Love as Brethren” in a school where sport is a central part of the ethos and culture.

This role contributes to the department’s objective of delivering an exceptional sporting programme for all students, regardless ability. The successful candidate will help promote a consistent, inclusive and aspirational environment that encourages participation, teamwork and excellence.

As the number one state school for sport in the country, our extra-curricular programme is at the heart of school life. The department enjoys an enviable regional and national reputation across a wide variety of sports, regularly competing in national finals and securing multiple national titles each year. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a highly successful department and make a meaningful impact on students’ academic and sporting development.

We enjoy a fine reputation for the quality of our pastoral care and are committed to the professional development of all our staff, as well as innovative teaching and learning strategies. More information on the school can be found on the school website.

The school is a short walk from Upminster station where Overground and Underground services are available; these connect to central London (Fenchurch Street), Romford and all District Line destinations. The school is also a short drive from the M25, A12 and A13.

Interested colleagues are invited to contact Helen Davies (Head of Physical Education and Sport) for an informal chat about the post; hda@cooperscoborn.co.uk

Closing date for the receipt of applications is Monday 9th February 2026 at Noon

Interviews will be held shortly afterwards

CVs AND APPLICATIONS FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

The Coopers’ Company and Coborn School values diversity and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate’s appointment will be subject to the receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure (via the Disclosure & Barring Service) and Pre-employment checks

The school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, if the situation arises.