Blackfen School is a progressive and vibrant learning community that focuses on raising the aspirations and releasing the potential of every young person in our care.  In 2023, 67% of students in year 11 achieved five or more GCSE 9-4 grades, including at least a 4 in English and a 4 in Mathematics.  Progress was also strong. At A level in 2023, 44% of grades were at A*-B.  Similarly, high levels were achieved in Level 3 BTEC qualifications.

Our flourishing Sixth Form offers a wide range of courses at A level, as well as vocational level 2 and 3 courses.

We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to practice that which protects children from harm. Staff and volunteers in this organisation accept and recognise our responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm. We believe all children have a right to attend school and learn in a safe environment. Children should be free from harm by adults in the school and other children.

We in Blackfen School for Girls are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

For further information about the school, please visit www.blackfen.bexley.sch.uk. 

Our Governors wish to appoint a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our current team, as someone who enjoys working with secondary-aged students and values the importance of their education. Initiative and common sense, as well as high-level interpersonal skills are required in this job. Ideally, you will have worked in the role or a similar role, previously and can demonstrate effective group management skills and an understanding of classroom leadership. Successful candidate will also take on Community Time Break and Break Duty.

The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate a successful education up to at least Level 3, including skills of computer literacy and a high level of attention to detail.

This is a perfect opportunity for someone thinking of pursuing a teaching career to gain experience of working with young people in a school environment.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Check.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

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

For an informal discussion about the role please contact HR at email address: vacancies@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk.  

To apply please complete the application form below and submit to vacancies@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk  Alternatively, please visit www.blackfen.bexley.sch.uk.

CVs will not be accepted.

Alternatively, to apply for this vacancy please contact HR at vacancies@blackfen.bexley.sch.uk  for an application pack.

The closing date for applications is Noon, Thursday 27/03/2025. Interviews are scheduled to take place as soon as suitable candidates are shortlisted.

We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

We shall apply safer Recruitment and Selection to all posts to ensure that all those who work in a school environment are fully aware of our commitment to safeguarding children and are able to show competence and fitness for purpose in this area.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.