Cover Supervisor

Framingham Earl High School; Norwich; On-site; GBP 12,424 - 13,477; Part time

Job summary

Framingham Earl High School is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise classes and support teachers during absences. The role requires good rapport with young people and the ability to keep pupils on task.

A degree level qualification is advantageous, though candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply. The position is part-time, 20.25 hours per week, term time plus one week, with preferred days Monday, Tuesday and Friday.

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification, or equivalent, would be an advantage.
• Experience working with young people is desirable.
• Ability to supervise classes and maintain order.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes to cover staff absences and support teachers.
• Provide clear instructions and keep students on task.
• Cover duties such as form time, break and lunch supervision.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Part of the Sapientia Education Trust

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Email: [e-mail]

• Salary - £12,424 to £13,477 actual pa (£26,403 to £28,142 FTE)
• Permanent
• Part-time
• 20.25 hours per week (3 days per week)
• Preferred days Monday, Tuesday and Friday
• Term Time plus 1 week

Framingham Earl High School has over 100 staff dedicated to providing a World‑Class education. The school prides itself in delivering education through strong academic lessons and a nurturing ethos which encapsulates a wide range of community and co‑curricular links. External review has commented that “Pupils have a very positive experience at school. An ambitious curriculum encourages pupils to be curious about the world.” GCSE results in 2025 saw the school achieve higher than the national average across a variety of subjects.

THE ROLE

Framingham Earl High School wishes to appoint an effective and reliable individual who has a good rapport with young people to join our school.

As a Cover Supervisor you will supervise whole classes to cover absences of teachers and to allow teachers to carry out professional duties and training. Cover Supervisors will give instructions for the lesson, as provided by the teacher, and keep students on tasks while maintaining good order. Cover Supervisors will respond to general questions and provide general feedback to the teacher. Cover Supervisors will also be asked to cover duties such as form time, break supervision and lunch supervision.

A degree level qualification, or equivalent, would also be an advantage; however, candidates with relevant experience should not be discouraged from applying.

For more information contact the HR team on - [e-mail], 01953 609012.

Closing date:4 September 2026

Interview date:10 September 2026

The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, references will be sought on all short‑listed candidates before interview.

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.