Flexible School Cover Supervisor — Support Learning

COPLESTON HIGH SCHOOL; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking on school grounds

Flexible working opportunities

Pension scheme

Job summary

Copleston High School in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will help students learn when teachers are absent, with supervision in a centralised model, and work with senior leaders to maintain a calm, productive learning environment.

The role is part-time (33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) with a permanent contract; salary £21,991 - £23,837 pro rata. Closing date 1 pm, 2 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with young people, ideally within a school or learning environment.
• Ability to build positive relationships whilst maintaining high standards and expectations.
• Confident, resilient and organised.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can work flexibly and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Committed to supporting the success and wellbeing of all students.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Copleston High School in Ipswich is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will help students learn when teachers are absent, with supervision in a centralised model, and work with senior leaders to maintain a calm, productive learning environment.

The role is part-time (33.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year) with a permanent contract; salary £21,991 - £23,837 pro rata. Closing date 1 pm, 2 November 2026.