Cover Supervisor

Downham Market Academy

Salary

Scale 4 Point 7-11

Contract

Permanent

Start Date

September, 2026

Apply By

June 22, 2026

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Salary

Scale 4 Point 7-11

Contract

Permanent

Start Date

September, 2026

Apply By

June 22, 2026

Email

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor with Pastoral Support to join our educational team. The role is 37 hours per week for term time plus one week. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher. Your primary responsibility will be to supervise students, ensuring that they remain engaged and focused on their work while fostering an atmosphere conducive to learning. This position is ideal for individuals who are passionate about education and have experience working with children, particularly those with special educational needs.

Responsibilities

Supervise and manage classroom activities in the absence of the regular teacher.
Ensure that students follow school policies and maintain discipline.
Communicate effectively with students to provide guidance and support.
Educate students on assigned tasks and assist them in understanding their work.
Provide tutoring support as needed, particularly for those requiring additional assistance.
Foster an inclusive environment for all students, including those with autism and other special educational needs.
Mentor students, encouraging their personal development and academic growth.
Collaborate with teaching staff to implement lesson plans and adapt them as necessary.
Engage in creative writing activities to stimulate student interest and participation.
Support the behaviour team as and when required.
To support any pastoral needs as directed by the senior leadership team.

Experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

Proven experience working with children in an educational setting.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Background in tutoring or mentoring, particularly for students with special educational needs.
Experience or knowledge of working with individuals on the autism spectrum is highly desirable.
A creative approach to engaging students in their learning process.
Ability to adapt teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs.

If you are passionate about education and ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role as a Cover Supervisor with Pastoral Support.

Downham Market Academy can offer you:

An aspirational culture where students and staff are encouraged to maintain high standards and be at the forefront of education
Students who are ambitious, polite and hard-working
The chance to contribute to planning an inspirational and knowledge-rich curriculum that is inclusive and enhanced by opportunities to learn outside the classroom
A supportive and collaborative staff body that works closely with colleagues in other schools within our Trust
Excellent facilities and equipment where all staff have their own laptop; students have their own iPad to use in lessons and at home and where the school community makes excellent use of IT to communicate, collaborate and learn more effectively
A commitment to providing extensive and tailored CPD that allows all our staff to flourish
A wellbeing package including reduced gym membership rates, partnerships with local restaurants, cycle to work scheme and a comprehensive mental health service

What can ELA offer you?

ELA offer a sector leading staff benefits offer alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.

ELA know that our strength is our people, so we prioritise staff wellbeing, retention and development. Over 95% of ELA staff say they’re proud to work in their school.
ELA are firm believers in the power of recognising, celebrating, and rewarding talent: our track record in terms of retention, internal promotion opportunities and wider career development is excellent.
ELA staff enjoy a sector leading staff benefits package alongside bespoke, high quality CPD programmes, cross-trust events, and exceptional opportunities for career development within our innovative family of schools.
You can find out all about our Trust and staff offer here.

ELA staff benefits include:

Reduced contact time to enable professional development;
EAP with access to counselling & physiotherapy;
Health care cash plan;
Paid annual family day;
Extensive discount club access;
Cycle to work & electric car lease schemes;
Enhanced parental leave;
Flexible work practices;
Laptop & mobile phone payment plans;
Ticket ballots for high profile events;
Generous annual leave allowance for support staff;
Discounted gym membership for all staff.

Our Trust is committed to equal opportunities, to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  All staff are expected to share this commitment and undergo the appropriate checks.  All positions within the Trust are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references along with a Certificate of Good Conduct if applicable.  Only applications submitted on using the ELA application form will be accepted.  We do not accept applications by CV.  You can view our safeguarding policy here.

Please send a completed application form and covering letter to: Kate Coupland, Downham Market Academy, Bexwell Road, Downham Market, PE38 9LL or e-mail: . Due to the high volume of applicants, we receive for certain roles, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier that the advertised date if we have received applications that reach the criteria.

All shortlisted applicants should expect to be called for interview no more than 5 working days after the closing date. If you have not heard from us by then, your application has not been successful. Visits to Downham Market Academy are welcome.