Cover Supervisor

Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 9JE

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  3 August 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Grade 4, SP 9-12 (FTE: £27,254 - £29,540 / Actual: £22,788 - £24,700 per annum)

Cover Supervisor job summary

Castle Manor Academy

Cover Supervisor 

Contract: Part time, Temporary (37 hours per week / 38 weeks per year)

Salary: Grade 4, SP 9-12 (FTE: £27,254 - £29,540 / Actual: £22,788 - £24,700 per annum)

Start date: October 2026

 

We are seeking a cover supervisor to join our cover team in the school. This post is a busy and rewarding one, providing lesson cover for students across all subjects when their teacher is absent. The post requires someone who is confident, consistent and cares about students and their learning.  We have a strong team and strong policies and processes across the school that will support a colleague who may have experienced or may be new to the role. The key attribute required is a positive attitude and a passion to make a positive impact on students lives.   This post could be ideal for someone who is considering training to teach in the longer term, providing in school experience that would support training pathways. We are actively engaged in supportive trainees and will be developing provision in the new Apprentice Teacher programmes as they become available.  

 

 We will offer:  

• Job satisfaction through making a positive impact on our student’s lives
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Supportive and positive leadership team
• Investment in your training and development
• Bespoke teacher development programmes supported by our Teaching School Hub
• Excellent career development opportunities in our school and across the trust
• Evidence informed research opportunities via our Research School and programmes to reduce staff workload including the development of the CUSP curriculum and other programmes the staff within our schools benefit from Wellbeing support service
• Trust wide professional development and wellbeing day for all staff

Castle Manor is a kind and friendly school, serving its immediate community of young people. Applicants will need to be able to work effectively as part of a team, enjoy working with children, and, at all times, demonstrate our PROUD values: Professional, Resilient, Optimistic, Understanding and Driven

This role can be an excellent platform to gain experience prior to teacher training or to gain experience for specialist roles as well as develop within the role. We are located 20 miles from Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds. For enquiries about the role please contact Headteacher Mrs Vanessa Whitcombe on VWhitcombe@castlemanor.org.uk

 

Closing date: 09:00am, 31 August 2026

Interviews: w/c 08 September 2026

 

Please note: We may interview as applications are received and may appoint before the closing date. Applications must be submitted online via our careers website before the deadline, so we encourage early applications and advise checking the job details on our site.

In line with safer recruitment, we cannot accept CVs. Incomplete application forms may result in candidates not being shortlisted.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS. We are also committed to equality, diversity and fair recruitment practices, and we oppose all forms of unlawful discrimination.

We value inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you wish to work part‑time or as a job‑share, we will accommodate this wherever possible. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented groups.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castle Manor Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 760 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castle Manor Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-manor-academy

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