Cover Supervisor

• West Suffolk College
• Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL 
• Salary: £22,492 - £24,475 per annum plus £200 monthly travel allowance
• Hours: 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year 
• Contract: Permanent, required as soon as possible 
• Reference: 8173

This is a mobile role, and you will be required to travel around Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas.

West Suffolk Council are seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to join our dedicated team, working flexibly across our specialist schools, in and surrounding Bury St Edmunds according to operational needs.  

Our sites form part of the Eastern Education Group within its SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Cluster, offering strong collaboration, professional development, and shared values. Our specialist team support the needs of students with complex moderate learning difficulties, ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and SEMNH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs. Trauma Informed practice is embedded across the curriculum, and all colleagues receive training and support to use these approaches confidently in their work.  

As a Cover Supervisor you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences, creating calm and purposeful classrooms, and supporting high-quality provision. You also support classroom activities and contribute to wider school life, including break and transition duties. As this a multi-site role, an adaptable and proactive approach is key.  

We are looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a calm and consistent approach, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people. Experience working in a school or SEND setting is essential, alongside good literacy and numeracy.  

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where every day you can make a genuine difference. We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.  

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including:  

• Membership into Local Government Pension Scheme  
• Family friendly policies and flexible working  
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme  
• Employee wellbeing initiatives  
• Free parking   
• Canteen   
• Company events   
• Access to various memberships and discount schemes  
• Learning and development opportunities, including staff development days  
• Funded subject course development for your role   
• Range of staff communities, including EDI and neurodiverse communities   
• Career progression opportunities  

For more information

Please read the Job Description (pdf).

For more details about this role, please contact the recruitment team by emailing  

How to apply

Please complete your application by visiting Eastern Education Groups recruitment website.

Closing date: 8am, 12 December 2025.

Promoted as FJ (Featured Job) on Suffolk Jobs Direct. 

If you have not heard from a member of the HR Team within 14 working days of the closing date, please presume your application has not been successful on this occasion.  

Eastern Education Group is a dynamic and forward-thinking education provider committed to delivering high-quality learning experiences across multiple institutions. Our group encompasses a diverse range of educational settings, including schools, further education colleges, and specialist learning provisions, ensuring that learners of all ages and backgrounds receive the support and opportunities they need to succeed.  

At the heart of our mission is a dedication to excellence, inclusivity, and innovation in education. We strive to create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and professionally. Through strong partnerships with local communities, businesses, and industry leaders, we ensure our curriculum remains relevant, equipping students with the skills and knowledge required for future careers.  

Our group also prioritises supporting students with additional learning needs, offering specialist provisions for those with SEND, SEMH (Social, Emotional, and Mental Health needs), and vocational training to empower every learner. We take a holistic approach to education, combining academic excellence with pastoral care, safeguarding, and wellbeing initiatives to foster a safe and supportive learning environment.  

As a collective, Eastern Education Group is committed to continuous improvement, innovation, and maintaining high standards across all our institutions. We work closely with regulatory bodies, including Ofsted, to ensure compliance and the highest quality of teaching, learning, and student support. Our leadership team, educators, and support staff are dedicated to shaping the future of education, driving positive change, and enabling learners to realise their full potential.  

As a group, our Character Strengths and Mission Statement underpin our expectations of all our students and employees.  Please familiarise yourself with these and incorporate them into your personal statement; this will be of benefit if you are invited to attend for an interview.  

This is an opportunity to join a hugely supportive organisation where we value, support and facilitate your professional development, as well as offering many other benefits including an attractive pension scheme, staff wellbeing initiatives and 
employee assistance.  

The group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  

We reserve the right to appoint prior to listed closing date; early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, gender, gender reassignment, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age in accordance with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010.

The group is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment practices and will undertake all the required pre-employment checks on the successful candidate including an enhanced DBS Disclosure.

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