Cover Supervisor

Suffolk Jobs Direct Careers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Suffolk Jobs Direct is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor to join their team at Thurston Community College. This part-time role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals to gain valuable experience in education by ensuring curriculum continuity in the absence of teachers and engaging with students in years 7 to 11. With flexible hours, this is a fantastic career development opportunity in a rural setting, supported by a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Looking for an inspiring and vibrant individual to join as a Cover Supervisor.
• Involvement in maintaining curriculum for students in year 7 to year 11.
• Previous experience in a similar role in education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover and support during the absence of a teacher.
• Ensure curriculum maintenance for students.
• Develop educational experiences for students.

Skills

Inspiring

Vibrant

Supportive

Education

Experience in Education

Job description

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• Address: Thurston Community College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
• Hours: Up to 32.5 hours over 5 days per week (minimum 19.5 over 3 days per week), 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required to start July or September 2025
• Reference: 7594
  
  
  

Job Description

• Address: Thurston Community College, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3PB
• Salary: £12,250 - £20,417 per annum (£27,269 - £28,624 pro rata)
• Hours: Up to 32.5 hours over 5 days per week (minimum 19.5 over 3 days per week), 39 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required to start July or September 2025
• Reference: 7594
  
  
  

The Opportunity?

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and vibrant individual to join our team of experienced Cover Supervisors to provide cover and support during the absence of a teacher ensuring that the curriculum is maintained for our students in year 7 to year 11.

This is an exciting opportunity If you are looking to gain valuable experience and develop your career in education.

Who are we?

Thurston Community College is a large popular mixed comprehensive school. Our Thurston Campus, here this post will be based, is for students from year 7 to year 11 and is situated four miles east of Bury St Edmunds. Thurston Sixth is located on our Beyton Campus in a nearby village, offering a bespoke centre of excellence for students in year 12 and year 13.

Our purpose is simple; to inspire a love of learning, empower our college community with the knowledge and skills to help them make meaningful choices and contribute positively to the world in which we live to achieve excellence in all aspects of school life.

If you are excited by this post, its challenges and opportunities; if you relish the prospect of joining our team of committed and excellent staff, we very much look forward to hearing from you.

Thurston Community College enjoys a rural location with free parking and convenient transport links to Cambridge, Ipswich and London.

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Application Guidance (Word)

Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01359 230885 or emailing: [e-mail]

To find out more, please visit our website (Thurston Community College)

How To Apply

To apply, please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to: [e-mail]

Closing date: 13 July 2025.

Thurston Community College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check as well as other pre-appointment checks outlined in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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