Full-Time Classroom Cover Supervisor (KS1–KS4)

Suffolk County Council; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizon School in Lowestoft is seeking a Cover Supervisor to cover lessons due to teacher absence (KS1 – KS4). You will supervise work set by the class teacher and organise how it is delivered, ensuring high learning and behaviour standards.

When not covering lessons, you may support students in lessons as a Lead Learning Support Assistant, carry out interventions, admin tasks, and be part of the on-call system. Closing date: 7 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Understanding of effective teaching strategies.
• Excellent classroom management.
• Ability to follow plans.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Friendliness and approachability.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Resilience.
• High expectations for all students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the Horizon School curriculum (provided by teachers) so students progress in line with expectations.
• Monitor, assess and respond to individual student progress and attainment.
• Develop an effective system to organise and communicate work and plans to staff daily.
• Maintain high behaviour and safety standards in line with policies.
• Support the school's vision within the whole school and wider community.
• Cover lessons when needed and assist with learning activities where required.

Skills

Teaching strategies

Classroom management

Follow plans

Flexibility

Relationship building

Friendliness

Organisational skills

Work ethic

Resilience

High expectations

Job description

Horizon School in Lowestoft is seeking a Cover Supervisor to cover lessons due to teacher absence (KS1 – KS4). You will supervise work set by the class teacher and organise how it is delivered, ensuring high learning and behaviour standards.

When not covering lessons, you may support students in lessons as a Lead Learning Support Assistant, carry out interventions, admin tasks, and be part of the on-call system. Closing date: 7 October 2026.