Cover Supervisor

Academy: Great Yarmouth Charter Academy

Category: Education Support (School Based)

Start Date: January 2026

Closing Date: Fri, Nov 28, 2025

Job Weeks: 39 Weeks

Hours: 29.5 hours per week

Type: Fixed Term, Part Time

Job Reference: NOV

Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £20,028 to £21,726 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598 - £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)

Fixed Term: until 31st December 2026

Part Time: 29.5 hours per week / 4 days (Working days can be discussed at interview)

Working Weeks: 39 weeks

Start Date: January 2026

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible person to work as a Cover Supervisor (Maternity Cover) to provide cover for whole classes whilst covering the absence of teachers to allow them to carry out professional duties and training.

What You'll Be Doing

To provide high quality supervision of classes to cover short-term absence of the regular teacher

To provide high quality general curriculum support including planning and administration

About You:

You will be someone with strong communication and behaviour management skills, confidence, patience, and adaptability. You will be able to remain calm under pressure, build positive relationships with students, and effectively supervise a class by delivering set work and managing classroom behaviour.

Essential:

Very good numeracy/literacy skills/GCSE grade C (or NVQ 3 equivalent) in Maths and English

Proficient use of technology and understanding of its use in supporting effective teaching and learning

Experience of teaching (or other relevant learning environments) covering groups or whole classes

Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively, both orally and in writing, with pupils, parents/carers and staff

Desirable:

Basic experience of assessing student progress and contributing to the assessment process.

Knowledge of the needs of SEN students in academic surroundings

Why Join Inspiration Trust

At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You'll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you'll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.

We offer:

Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions

Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *

Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *

Free parking at most sites

Personalised CPD and development programmes

A structured and specific induction programme.

• Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.

About Us

Great Yarmouth Charter Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in June 2024. The report highlighted that "Pupils at Great Yarmouth Charter Academy are proud to attend the school. It provides them with a safe and structured environment. It is a place where pupils can thrive and achieve their potential."

Over the last four rounds of Year 7 admissions, the school has become oversubscribed with first-choice pupils. Our current job opportunities reflect this growth and our ongoing commitment to supporting students from our local community.

We are part of the Inspiration Trust; a thriving family of schools across Norfolk and North Suffolk, recognised nationally for pupil progress and excellence in teaching and leadership. We believe every young person deserves the best education, regardless of background. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.

The Trust offers extensive networks and opportunities to collaborate with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to delivering outstanding professional and learning opportunities for all staff, supported by a rich programme of continuing professional development led by some of the country's leading educational thinkers and practitioners.

For information on what it is like to live and work in Great Yarmouth, click here.

Next Steps

Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the "Planning your application" section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact the Principal's PA on or call the school on

To apply for this role please click the Apply button to complete the online application form.

When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 28th November 2025

Interview date: Monday 8th December 2025

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.