Cover Supervisor

• King Edward VI School
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH
• Salary: £15.56 per hour
• Hours: Full Time, 8.30am – 4pm Monday - Friday
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5437

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 at King Edward VI School 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
• 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 is offered and 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

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

For an informal discussion only, please contact Sharon Cook or Amelia Woozley by calling 01284 761393 or by emailing [email protected]. 

How to apply

Please read the Application Guidance (Word) and submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to [email protected].

Closing date: 9am, 23 September 2026