Cover Supervisor

Horizon SchoolAddress: Saturn Close, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR32 4TDSalary: 22,600 - 35,257 pro rataHours: Full timeContract: Permanent, required as soon as possibleReference: 5457Horizon School are seeking a Cover Supervisor to cover lessons due to teacher absence (KS1 – KS4).Main PurposeYou will supervise the completion of work set for students by the class teacher during periods of absence and develop an effective system of organising the work to be delivered to each class and collating and feeding back the work completed. You will complete this role to a high level ensuring high expectations of students in terms of learning and behaviour, whilst developing positive relationships with students. Where covering lessons on a day is not required you may be expected to support students in lessons as a Lead Learning Support Assistant/complete one to one interventions and assessments with students/complete administrative tasks to support teaching and learning and be part of the on-call system.QualitiesYou will have:excellent understanding of effective teaching strategiesexcellent classroom management skillsthe ability to follow plansflexibilitythe ability to build positive relationships with studentsfriendliness and approachabilityexcellent organisational skillsstrong work ethicresiliencehigh expectations for all.AccountabilitiesYou will:deliver the Horizon School curriculum (provided by teachers), which engages and ensures all students can make progress in line with expectations in all subjectsmonitor, assess and respond to individual student progress and attainmentdevelop an effective system to ensure that all work and plans are organised and collated and communicated to staff at the end of each daymaintain high expectations of behaviour and safety in line with the school’s policies, such as the Behaviour and Relationships Policy and Safeguarding Policymaintain professional standards which support the school’s vision both within the whole school and the wider communitymaintain professional standards which support the school’s vision both within the whole school and the wider community.If you feel you could contribute effectively and positively to the school, we will welcome an application from youFor more informationPlease read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (word) or alternatively, please visit our websitePlease contact Keeley Smart by calling 01502 539755 or emailing: hradmin@horizonschool.org.ukHow to applyPlease submit your completed Application Form (word) via email to: hradmin@horizonschool.org.ukClosing date: 1 pm, 7 October 2026.Interview date: week commencing, 12 October 2026.IMPORTANT PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGTo apply, please follow the application process detailed above.This job does not have a Suffolk Jobs Direct online application form.The ‘Apply Now’ button below only allows you to submit a job alert, not an online application.Full timePosting Date: 2026-09-11