Cover Supervisor

Attleborough Academy; Besthorpe; On-site; GBP 19,940 - 21,631; Part time

Job summary

Attleborough Academy is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join the Student Support Team from September 2026. The role involves supervising classes when teachers are absent or when students undertake self-directed learning, ensuring high-quality support for students.

The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and a positive attitude to working with young people, with the role offering a meaningful pathway for graduates considering teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes where work is set by absent teachers or students doing self-directed learning.

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Student Support Team

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Websites: https://www.attleboroughacademy.org and www.se-trust.org

• Salary – Scale 7-11, £19,940 - £21,631 actual pa
• Permanent
• Part Time
• 32.5 hours per week (M-F)
• Term Time plus 1 week
• Required for September 2026

With effect from September 2026, we are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join the Academy’s Student Support Team. The Student Support Team is a very close-knit and effective group of individuals who provide high quality and personalised care and support in the belief that this is key to student success and enjoyment during their time at the Academy.

The successful candidate will be involved mainly in the supervision of classes where work has been set by absent teachers or students who are undertaking self-directed learning. This post will be open to any applicant with suitable skills and experience. This position may be particularly attractive to graduates who are thinking of pursuing a career in teaching in the longer term.

Applicants for this post must be enthusiastic and possess a positive and determined character which is seen as an essential part of the role. You must have positive approaches to and enjoy working with young people and be able to set clear guidelines for them. The post offers a fulfilling opportunity to work with young people at the Academy.

The post will be offered subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

Attleborough Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.