Cover supervisor

King Edward VI School Address: Grove Road, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3BH Salary: £15.56 per hour Hours: Full time, 8.30 am to 4 pm, 39 weeks per year, Monday to Friday Contract: Fixed term, September to December 2026 Reference: 5094 King Edward VI School are seeking a Cover Supervisor . Are you looking for something new? Perhaps you are looking for term time working hours? Or you could be thinking of a career in teaching and would like to see if it’s for you. Or maybe you would like a new challenge! A Cover Supervisor could be the perfect fit. Your role A cover supervisor is an integral part of the school community. It is a challenging, busy and rewarding role. You will be part of a small team supporting our teaching staff by providing classroom cover and assistance. Your main task will be to take charge of classes and implement work set in the absence of a teacher. You will monitor students and report on progress during a period of short-term absence. Other duties may include examination supervision, assisting teachers generally within the classroom and administrative support. The role is a versatile role which allows you to work closely with our teaching and support staff and experience many different aspects of working within the education sector. Your responsibilities To cover lessons in the absence of the class teacher To prioritise a good standard learning during lessons enabling continuity for students To ensure there is a good standard of behaviour within the classroom and around the school To report to and assist the cover manager with any other necessary tasks for the cover department. You will need: an interest in the world of education good initiative, being able to improvise and utilise your strengths great communications skills an interest in the academic development and wellbeing of young people basic IT skills a flexible nature and helpful attitude. What the role can offer you Term time and school day only working hours Extensive classroom experience for anyone looking at a career in teaching The personal reward of working with young people and building positive relationships Personal and professional development opportunities and encouragement A collaborative working environment and excellent management support Full training. No prior experience is needed About us King Edward VI CEVC School is a successful, oversubscribed 11-16 school. We are situated in the historic town of Bury St Edmunds (‘the jewel in the crown of Suffolk’), surrounded by beautiful countryside, just over an hour by train to London, and close links to the A14. For more information Please read the Job Description (pdf) and Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our website . Please contact Sharon Cook or Amelia Woozley , by calling 01284 761393 , or emailing: staffcover@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply Please submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: vacancies@king-ed.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: 9 am, 24 June 2026.