Cover Supervisor

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on school grounds

Flexible working opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Job summary

Copleston High School in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will supervise students and support teaching and learning when teachers are absent, helping learners stay engaged and continue progress.

This permanent, part-time role offers 39 weeks per year, 33.75 hours weekly, with pension scheme membership, free parking on school grounds, flexible working opportunities, and access to wellbeing and development support through Oxlip Learning Partnership.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or learning environment preferred.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students undertaking work set by teachers.
• Support the effective operation of large-scale supervised study sessions and classroom-based cover.
• Promote positive behaviour, engagement and independent learning.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff and pastoral teams.
• Maintain high expectations and contribute to a positive school culture.

Skills

Experience with young people

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Job description

Job Description

• Copleston High School
• Address: Copleston Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 5HD
• Salary: £21,991 - £23,837 pro rata
• Hours: Part time, 33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 5641

Copleston High School are seeking to appoint a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team.

Are you passionate about working with young people and helping them achieve their potential?

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role in supporting teaching and learning by ensuring students continue to learn effectively when teachers are absent.

Most of our cover provision is delivered through a centralised model, with students working in supervised study environments rather than being dispersed across multiple classrooms. This allows cover supervisors to work alongside members of the senior leadership team and other colleagues to maintain a calm, purposeful and productive learning environment while supporting students' independent learning.

The Role

You will:

• supervise students undertaking work set by their teachers
• support the effective operation of large-scale supervised study sessions and classroom-based cover where required
• promote positive behaviour, engagement and independent learning
• work collaboratively with senior leaders, teaching staff and pastoral teams
• maintain high expectations and contribute to a positive school culture
• support the welfare and safeguarding of students.

We are looking for someone who:

• has experience of working with young people, ideally within a school or learning environment
• can build positive relationships whilst maintaining high standards and expectations
• is confident, resilient and organised
• has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• can work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team
• is committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of all students.

Closing date:

1 pm, 2 November 2026.

As an employee of Oxlip Learning Partnership (the trust), you are automatically enrolled into membership of either the Teachers' Pension Scheme or for support staff, the Local Government Pension Scheme, competitive salary, free parking on school grounds, flexible working opportunities, an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing support and extensive training and development opportunities to help you grow your career. Above all, you'll join a welcoming and supportive team of colleagues who are passionate about delivering the best outcomes for our students.

The Oxlip Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools. Child protection training will also need to be undertaken.

Oxlip Learning Partnership promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce and encourages applications from all sections of society. We are always keen to hear from talented professionals, at all stages of their career, who believe they can support us in achieving our vision.

'The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment'