PE Teacher/Cover Supervisor - Full-time/Part-time

The Malling School, East Malling

• Ref:KCC886-5425-596T
• Posted:10/06/2025
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:Flexible
• App Close Date:28/06/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews:TBC

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PE Cover Supervisor – Full time/part time flexible

One Year Fixed Term contract

Initially this is a fixed-term opportunity with the possibility of a permanent role at the end of the contract.

Flexible Start Date MPS
Closing Date: Friday 28 June 2025

Are you passionate about PE and keen to contribute more broadly to school life? This is a unique opportunity to join The Malling School in a flexible, dual-capacity role tailored to your skills and aspirations.

Whether you're a qualified PE teacher seeking variety, or a skilled Cover Supervisor with a strong sporting background, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable professional to support our PE department and provide high-quality cover across a range of subjects. The role can be, full-time or part-time, with the balance between PE and cover supervision negotiable.

Ideal for:

• A qualified PE teacher seeking a dynamic timetable.
• A Cover Supervisor with a passion for sport.
• An aspiring teacher looking to gain experience and grow professionally.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach PE to various year groups (with support as needed).
• Deliver engaging cover lessons across the curriculum.
• Support learning and uphold high standards of behaviour.
• Contribute to extracurricular sport and school events.

What We’re Looking For

• A strong passion for PE and healthy lifestyles.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Relevant qualifications or experience in PE and/or education.

Why Join Us?

At The Malling School, we value character education, high expectations, and the wellbeing of our staff. We offer:

• A friendly, supportive team environment.
• CPD and progression opportunities.
• Routes into teaching for those interested.
• A role where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Safeguarding & Pre-employment Checks

The Malling School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All offers of employment are subject to:

• All pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE 
• An Enhanced DBS check with barred list information
• Two satisfactory references
• Verification of identity, qualifications, and right to work in the UK
• Online and social media checks 
• A declaration of disqualification and medical fitness to work

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, including its amendments.

How to Apply

Apply via Kent Teach
Closing Date: Friday 28 June 2025.
We encourage early applications and may interview before the closing date. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if sufficient interest is received. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Visit Us

We warmly invite you to visit during a normal school day. Come and experience our calm learning environment, respectful students, and supportive staff. Email hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

Information about the school

A mixed 11-19 co-educational High School of 1,000 pupils serving the historic market town of West Malling and surrounding villages. The school is set in pleasant rural surroundings and has its own lake and extensive grounds.

West Malling is close to the county town of Maidstone and has excellent rail links to London and Ashford

This is an exciting time to be joining the staff of The Malling School.

We are dedicated to providing a holistic education, nurturing the complete student. Our strong culture, robust behaviour systems, and Ofsted-rated "Good with Outstanding Features" provides a solid foundation for our students success.

We provide a very supportive environment in which staff can further develop their skills and we ensure every new member of staff has access to a trained coach. With close teams of teachers and non-teachers working together we take a collaborative approach to school improvement and have a shared aim of providing the very best education for our pupils.

Visit our website at www.themallingschool.kent.sch.uk for further information

Job Contact Information

• Name:HR
• Address:The Malling School, Beech Road , East Malling, Kent, ME19 6DH
• Telephone: 01732 840995
• Email: hr@themallingschool.kent.sch.uk

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy
• Employment of Ex-Offenders policy
• Applicant pack