Cover Supervisor

Address: Ixworth High School, Ixworth, Suffolk IP31 2HS Salary: £26,403 - £28,142 pro rata (£21,065 - £22,851 per annum) Hours: Part Time. 34.33 hours per week, Term Time plus one week Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible Reference: 8170 Ixworth High School is a small high school set in the picturesque Suffolk countryside, we are 10 minutes from the A14, 20 mins from Bury St. Edmunds, 35 mins from Ipswich and 45 mins from Sudbury. We are part the Sapientia Educational Trust. Our values are Ready, Respectful and Safe as our standards in of behaviour, we expect students to show resilience, take responsibility and to be ambitious in their learning. We were judged as 'Good' in all areas in our Ofsted inspection in April 2025 and saw much improved results this year, we are in the top twenty most improved secondary schools. The school's vision is to provide an education system that truly serves those it educates by always reflecting on and addressing individual needs, strengths, and interests. There is a Specialist Unit on site for around 20 pupils, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs. The Role We are looking for a hard-working person with high standards and the ability to communicate and interact effectively with others as part of our school team as a Cover Supervisor. As a Cover Supervisor you will be expected to deliver high-quality lessons across the curriculum using supplied lesson plans. When not covering lessons, you will be given tasks such as supporting students in classes, supporting in exams, creating displays and providing some administrative support. How to apply: Please read the Job Description (pdf), Information Sheet (pdf) and Why join us (pdf) Please feel free to contact the HR team by either calling 01359 234050 or emailing: enquiries@ixworthhighschool.org To find out more, please visit our website (Sapientia Educational Trust) Closing date: 9 am, 9 January 2026. Applications will be considered upon receipt; therefore, early applications are encouraged. Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. The trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people. The trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. In accordance with the Department of Education's "Keeping Children Safe in Education", references will be sought on all short-listed candidates before interview.