Cover Supervisor

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form; Norwich; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form, part of Broad Horizons Education Trust, is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive, busy secondary school in Norwich.

You will supervise classes during short-term absences, deliver pre-prepared work, promote positive behaviour and help maintain a calm, productive learning environment across year groups.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to confidently manage a classroom and promote positive behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term absences to ensure continuity of learning.
• Deliver pre-prepared work and maintain a calm, orderly learning environment.
• Support students across a range of subjects and year groups.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Job description

Broad Horizons Education Trust

Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form

Laundry Lane

Norwich

NR7 0XS

Email: [e-mail]

Vacancy

Cover Supervisor

26 hours per week

Term time plus one week

Part time/Ad Hoc

Permanent

Scale E 7 - 11

Salary - £16,411 to £17,493 Actual Salary and £27,274 to £29,071 FTE

Start Date - Immediate Start

We are seeking a motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our large, vibrant and welcoming secondary school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, thrives in a busy environment and wants to make a genuine difference to students’ educational experience.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning by supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-prepared work, encourage positive engagement, promote excellent behaviour and create a calm, purposeful learning environment where students can succeed.

Working across a range of subjects and year groups, you will enjoy a varied and engaging role that offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with students and colleagues while developing valuable skills in education.

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can confidently manage a classroom and promote positive behaviour.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to think on their feet.
• Builds positive relationships with young people and encourages them to achieve their best.
• Demonstrates initiative, resilience and a proactive approach.
• Is committed to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of every student.

Previous experience working with young people or in an educational setting would be an advantage, but above all, we are looking for the right person with the enthusiasm, confidence and commitment to make a difference.

We are looking for colleagues who:

• Want to be part of a progressive team, with a real desire for securing great outcomes for our students
• Adopt the highest of standards in all that they do, being a positive role model in the way that they work
• Are ambitious for themselves and others and have a passion for learning.

For more information regarding this role, please email [e-mail] or telephone the school on 01603 497775. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.

Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9 am

Interviews: To be confirmed

Broad Horizons Education Trust 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 likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.