Cover Supervisors

• King Edward VI School
• Address: Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP33 3BH
• Salary: 15.56 per hour
• Hours: Part time and full time available 8.30am 4pm 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible

• Reference: 8562

King Edward VI Schoolis looking for Cover Supervisors Multiple positions.

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 its for you. Or maybe you would like a new challenge! A Cover Supervisor could be the perfect fit.

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:

• motivation 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.

We will 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.

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.

Please read the Job Description (pdf)

For an informal discussion only please call Sharon Cook or Amelia Woozley on or email

More details available from the Job Description and onour website

Completed applications to be sent to

We reserve the right to interview any suitable applicants prior to the closing date.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Orderand 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and childrens barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.