Cover Supervisor (Maternity Cover)

Stour Valley Community School, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8PJ

5 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Required for 32.5 hours per week, over 39 weeks per year working 8:15a.m. until 3:15p.m. Monday to Friday. FTC till 17th July 2026.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Till 17th July 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Cambridgeshire Scale 4 point 7 £26,403- Point 11 £28,142 pro rata

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to employ a Cover Supervisor to support our teaching staff by providing classroom cover when the Teacher is absent. This position does not require a teaching qualification.

You will manage a classroom, implement set work, and support the students in their learning ensuring they remain on task with the work they have been set. Other duties on less busy days will include supporting students in the classroom, and carrying out administrative tasks.

You will have grade C/ grade 4 or equivalent in mathematics and English, and experience of working with children in an educational setting would be beneficial.

We are a happy, welcoming school with outstanding standards of behaviour and a friendly, supportive staff. Central to our vision is the belief in the uniqueness of every student, and that every young person has gifts to discover and share with others. We are committed to building brighter futures for our students, our local community and the wider world.

What the school offers its staff

• Career Average Revalued Earnings Pension Scheme (CARE)

• Free membership toallAnglian Leisure’s Sports Centres-Bassingbourn, Bottisham, Sawston, Joyce Frankland,Lintonand Netherhall

• 20% Discount on Adult Education Classesrun by Anglian LearningSchool’s

• Employee Assistance Programmevia Health Assured

• Cycle To Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Discounted Eye Care Vouchers

• Annual Flu JabVouchers

• Perkbox

• Investment inPersonalDevelopment

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Cover Supervisor Candiate Pack.pdf - 4.35 MB (opens in new tab)

About Stour Valley Community School

• School type: Free School, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 569 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stour Valley Community School website
• Email address: hrhub2@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stour-valley-community-school

Stour Valley Community School is seeking to appoint a Teacher of English from September 2025. The successful candidate will be highly motivated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our students and will be a committed team player who is determined to make a significant contribution to raising attainment across the English Department.

There are excellent development and career progression opportunities available. This post offers an exciting opportunity for a qualified teacher at any stage of their career, and is suitable for ECTs.

Arranging a visit to Stour Valley Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hrhub2@anglianlearning.org.

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