Cover Supervisor

Company: Inspiration Trust
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Location: Gorleston on Sea
Job Description:

Category: Education Support (School Based)

Start Date: September 2026

Job Weeks: 39 weeks

Hours: 35 hours per week (part‑time)

Type: Permanent, Part Time

Job Reference: JUN20263957

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £23,762 to £25,776 pro‑rata per annum (actual) (£28,598‑£31,022 full‑time/full‑year equivalent)

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Provide high quality supervision of whole classes during short‑term absence of regular teachers.
  • Deliver general curriculum support, including planning and administration.
  • Develop and procure curriculum and enrichment resources efficiently.
  • Implement the academy’s safeguarding policy and promote the welfare of young people.

About You

You will have strong communication and behaviour management skills, confidence, patience, and adaptability. You will remain calm under pressure, build positive relationships with students, and effectively supervise a class by delivering set work and managing classroom behaviour.

  • Very good numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE grade C or NVQ Level 3 equivalent) in Maths and English.
  • Proficient use of technology to support effective teaching and learning.
  • Experience covering groups or whole classes in a teaching or related learning environment.
  • Clear communication skills, both oral and written, with pupils, parents/carers and staff.
  • Basic experience of assessing student progress and contributing to the assessment process.
  • Knowledge of the needs of SEN students in academic settings.

Benefits

  • Generous annual leave and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions.
  • Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including virtual GP access and mental health support.
  • Cycle‑to‑work scheme, retail and theatre discounts, and salary sacrifice options for home technology.
  • Free parking at most sites.
  • Personalised CPD and development programmes.
  • A structured and specific induction programme.

*Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successful completion of probation.*

We are an equal opportunities employer. All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Posted: June 14th, 2026