• Closing Date:Closing Date:
    31 October 2025
  • LocationLocation:
    Sidcup
  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
    Permanent
  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
    £27,984 - £29,233 per annum
  • GradeGrade:
    BEXLEY07, 071 - 074 £32,535 - £33,987 FTE
  • Position Start DatePosition Start Date:
    As soon as possible
  • Weeks Per YearWeeks Per Year:
    39
  • Hours Per WeekHours Per Week:
    36 hours per week 39 weeks per year
  • School AddressSchool Address:
    Birkbeck Primary School, Alma Road, Sidcup, Kent, DA14 4ED
  • Vacancy IDVacancy ID:
    511

  • About The Role

  • We are seeking a confident, flexible and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our friendly primary school team. This vital role involves delivering pre-prepared lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment during the short-term absence of class teachers, as well as providing planned cover for PPA and leadership release time.

    The successful candidate will be adaptable and quick-thinking, as daily cover requirements can change at short notice. You’ll need to build positive relationships with children quickly, manage classrooms effectively, and support pupils in continuing their learning with consistency and care.

    If you are a calm, reliable and proactive individual who enjoys working with children and contributing to a warm, supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you.  
    The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for teaching and drive to make a difference to children’s lives. The candidates will benefit from a personalised induction, support and ongoing professional development.  
     
    The successful candidate(s) will:  
    • Be an excellent practitioner or have the potential to become one 
    • Have high expectations of all children and be able to inspire and motivate 
    • Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team 
    • Be willing to develop their practice through professional development and instructional coaching opportunities
    • Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school and the school’s drive to build a school community at the heart of the wider community

    Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

  • Benefits and how to apply

  • We offer:
    • A determination to create a positive work-life balance for all staff.
    • A vibrant school with high standards and expectations.
    • Children who are happy, responsive and eager to learn.
    • Local Government Pension Scheme
    • Employee Assistance Programme 
    • Effective CPD opportunities  including instructional coaching
    • Collaborative working with other schools within The Bexley Borough 


    Birkbeck Primary School are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks. 
     
    Birkbeck Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery. 

    Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended via [email protected]. 

    For further information about the school, please visit  Birkbeck Primary School - Home

  • About Us

  • Birkbeck Primary School is a large, three-form entry family-friendly school and nursery that is located in the heart of Sidcup in Kent.  The school was previously housed in the building now used by Doreen Bird College on Birkbeck Road, it has been in its present site in Alma Road since the 1960’s. 
    At present there are 625 pupils on roll. 

    Ofsted rated us a ‘Good School with Outstanding Features’ in our latest inspection (December 2023). 
    We are proud to be in the top 4% for our Key Stage 2 results in the past 2 years.   

    The school culture is strongly supported by our three values resilience, responsibility and equality which encourages children to be respectful of all people.  Children are highly motivated to achieve well and this is reflected in our school motto "Dream... Believe... Achieve.." 

    We offer a vibrant, creative workplace committed to consistently improving outcomes for all, with a supportive and friendly community of committed staff, governors and parents. 

    The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

    Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

    For further information about the school, please visit https://www.birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk/ 

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