Cover Supervisor (Sickness Cover) – Multiple Positions
Grade 4 SCP 12 = £15.08 per hour
Part time and/or full time available – minimum 3 days a week
39 weeks per year
Required to start September 2025 – with time for induction prior to the end of term (July)
Exciting and rewarding support role vacancy- Education Sector
Are you looking for something new? Perhaps you are looking for term time working hours? Or you could be thinking of a career in teaching and would like to see if it’s for you. Or maybe you would like a new challenge! A Cover Supervisor could be the perfect fit.
Your role
A Cover Supervisor is an integral part of the school community. It is a challenging, busy and rewarding role. You will be part of a small team supporting our teaching staff by providing classroom cover and assistance. Your main task will be to take charge of classes and implement work set in the absence of a teacher. You will monitor students and report on progress during a period of short-term absence. Other duties may include examination supervision, assisting teachers generally within the classroom and administrative support.
The role is a versatile role which allows you to work closely with our teaching and support staff and experience many different aspects of working within the education sector.
Your responsibilities
- To cover lessons in the absence of the class teacher
- To prioritise a good standard learning during lessons enabling continuity for students
- To ensure there is a good standard of behaviour within the classroom and around the school
- To report to and assist the Cover Manager with any other necessary tasks for the cover department.
You will need:
- Enthusiasm and an interest in the world of education
- Good initiative, being able to improvise and utilise your strengths
- Great communications skills
- An interest in the academic development and wellbeing of young people
- Basic IT skills
- A flexible nature and helpful attitude.
What the role can offer you
- Term time and school day only working hours
- Extensive classroom experience for anyone looking at a career in teaching
- The personal reward of working with young people and building positive relationships
- Personal and professional development opportunities and encouragement
- A collaborative working environment and excellent management support
- Full training. No prior experience is needed.
About us
King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside – just over an hour by train to London, and close links to the A14.
For more information:
For an informal discussion only, please contact Sharon Cook or Amelia Woozley on 01284 761393 or email staffcover@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
How to apply:
More details available from the Job Description and on our website Vacancies – King Edward VI School (king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk) and completed applications to be sent to vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk
Closing date: 9 am Wednesday 9 July 2025
Interview date: TBC
