Learning & Behaviour Cover Supervisor

City Academy Norwich; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Norwich is seeking a Learning & Behaviour Cover Supervisor to manage classes during teachers' short-term absences. This role offers a great opportunity for those interested in pursuing a teaching career, providing valuable classroom experience while working in a supportive environment. Applicants must demonstrate a pro-active attitude and willingness to engage in safeguarding processes.

Qualifications

• Interest in developing classroom-based experience for those considering a teaching career.
• Willingness to participate in safeguarding and necessary checks.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for groups or classes of students in the short-term absence of their usual teacher.
• Supervise and support students in the Remove Room.

Skills

Pro-active attitude

Enthusiasm for teaching

Job description

Overview

Learning & Behaviour Cover Supervisor

Posting date: 27 September 2025

Hours: Full time

Closing date: 12 October 2025

Location: Norwich, Norfolk, NR4 7LP

Company: Teaching Vacancies

Job type: Contract

Job reference: 8d93f10f-5fd6-431a-9951-69d9ffeae3c9

Summary

What skills and experience we\'re looking for

At City Academy Norwich we recognise the value and worth of those in our charge and seek to uphold standards of the highest quality; which reinforce the dignity and respect of the individual in an atmosphere which is warm, caring, stimulating, accepting and free from all forms of prejudice and discrimination.

In saying this, no effort is spared to achieve a true partnership between school, parents/carers, and authorities, which will promote the physical, intellectual, emotional and social development of our children and young people in order that they may achieve their full potential.

City Academy Norwich seeks to appoint a pro-active and enthusiastic Learning and Behaviour Cover Supervisor to join us to take responsibility for groups or classes of students in the short-term absence of their usual teacher. This role will also involve supervising and supporting students in the Remove Room.

This is an opportunity to join a welcoming staff team in an aspirational school and to develop classroom-based experience for those thinking of a potential career in teaching. Previous post holders have gone on to train and achieve QTS and have found the Cover Supervisor role invaluable in helping them along their career paths.

City Academy Norwich is a member of the Sapientia Education Trust (SET).

Deadline for applications: 12 noon Friday 12 October 2025

Interviews to be held on: Thursday 16 October 2025

What the school offers its staff

City Academy Norwich is a dynamic, nurturing learning community with the highest expectations and aspirations for our students and staff. We strive to ensure that every child, irrespective of their starting point, receives an excellent education enabling them to become the best version of themselves. We are committed to ensuring all our students succeed and embrace the opportunities and experiences available to them.

City Academy Norwich is part of the Sapientia Education Trust, working together to build a highly successful community Academy for all our students.

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. 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.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. 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.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for groups or classes of students in the short‑term absence of their usual teacher.
• Supervise and support students in the Remove Room.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Pro-active and enthusiastic attitude; interest in developing classroom-based experience for those considering a teaching career.
• Willingness to participate in safeguarding and necessary checks as part of the application process.