Cover Supervisor

Sprowston Community Academy and Sixth Form

Cannerby Lane

Sprowston

Norwich

NR7 8NE

Email: recruitment@bhetrust.co.uk

Headteacher: Liz Wood

Vacancy

Cover Supervisor

30 hours (5 days per week) term time + 1 week.

Scale E7-11 (£26,403 - £28,142 pro rata)

Actual salary £18,332 - £19,539 pa

Permanent contract

“Being the best version of Sprowston Community Academy that we can be”

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to support pupils in and out of the classroom, including supervision of whole classes during short term absence of teachers. The role will involve working under the day to day guidance of teaching staff and the Cover Manager, and individuals will be expected to be adaptable and well organised in their approach.

This role is an ideal opportunity for ECTs seeking a permanent position. Whilst ideally having prior classroom experience, this opportunity may equally appeal to recent graduates looking for experience before pursuing a career in Teaching.

Ideally the appointed candidate will:

• Possess former classroom experience

• Have experience of working with young people

• Have excellent communication skills to motivate students and gain their respect

• Have a strong understanding of behaviour management and restorative practice

• Be able to work independently and as part of a team

• Support external cover staff

• Have a real passion to foster the culture of our ‘Sprowston Virtues’

Sprowston Community Academy is a growing 11-18 school serving the North-east of Norwich. We are exceptionally proud of our place within the local community and our strong local reputation reflects this. We are an inclusive school and believe passionately that students need to be equipped as good citizens as well as good learners. The successful applicant will work with us to fully promote this ethos whilst also striving for academic excellence.

Ofsted 2026 said “Leaders place a strong emphasis on staff wellbeing and workload, contributing to high levels of staff morale and a positive working culture. Staff feel respected, valued and supported. They have a shared identity and pride in the school”.

As part of the role we would include CPD that develops your ability and confidence applying our behaviour and reward system, understanding our teaching and learning cycle and applying adaptive teaching strategies within the classroom.

For further information about Sprowston Community Academy please visit the website sprowstoncommunityacademy.co.uk

To apply please select the ‘Apply now’ button and enter your details.

Please include in the personal statement section of your application why you believe you are suitable for this role in terms of skill, experience and personal qualities.

You must “Submit” your fully completed application by the closing date/time.

Please note we reserve the right to commence interviews before the closing date and therefore early applications are encouraged.

Closing date: Tuesday 2 September 2026 @ 9am

Interviews: Week commencing 7 September 2026

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.