Cover Supervisor

Salary: Scale E 7 - 11 Salary - £16,411 to £17,493 Actual Salary and £27,274 to £29,071 FTE

Broad Horizons Education Trust
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form
Laundry Lane
Norwich
NR7 0XS
Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk
Vacancy
Cover Supervisor
26 hours per week
Term time plus one week
Part time/Ad Hoc
Permanent
Scale E 7 - 11
Salary - £16,411 to £17,493 Actual Salary and £27,274 to £29,071 FTE
Start Date - Immediate Start
We are seeking a motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our large, vibrant and welcoming secondary school. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, thrives in a busy environment and wants to make a genuine difference to students’ educational experience.
About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning by supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-prepared work, encourage positive engagement, promote excellent behaviour and create a calm, purposeful learning environment where students can succeed.
Working across a range of subjects and year groups, you will enjoy a varied and engaging role that offers the opportunity to build strong relationships with students and colleagues while developing valuable skills in education.
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Can confidently manage a classroom and promote positive behaviour.
Is organised, adaptable and able to think on their feet.
Builds positive relationships with young people and encourages them to achieve their best.
Demonstrates initiative, resilience and a proactive approach.
Is committed to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of every student.
Previous experience working with young people or in an educational setting would be an advantage, but above all, we are looking for the right person with the enthusiasm, confidence and commitment to make a difference.
Thorpe St Andrew School and Sixth Form is a fantastic place to work and we look forward to receiving your application. We are looking for colleagues who:
- Want to be part of a progressive team, with a real desire for securing great outcomes for our students
- Adopt the highest of standards in all that they do, being a positive role model in the way that they work
- Are ambitious for themselves and others and have a passion for learning.
For more information regarding this role, please email recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk or telephone the school on 01603 497775. We would also welcome visits to our wonderful school.
To access the online application and to apply, please select the “Apply for job” button and enter your details.
You must submit your fully completed application by the closing date and time.
Closing Date: Monday 2 November 2026 at 9 am
Interviews: To be confirmed
We reserve the right to end the vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
Please note that it is normal practice to appoint to the bottom of the scale.
Broad Horizons Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations, therefore successful candidates will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. Applicants must be prepared to undertake an Enhanced DBS check. Right to Work in the UK will need to be established. We are an equal opportunities employer.