Curriculum HLTA & Cover Supervisor

Castle EAST School, Bungay, Suffolk, NR35 1JS

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Pastoral, health and welfare
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,214.00 - £27,178.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4, Point 13 - Grade 4, Point 17

Curriculum HLTA & Cover Supervisor job summary

To support with the implementation and management with behavioural needs across the school. To supervise pupils delivering pre-planned lessons when teaching staff are absent and to work alongside teachers and with senior leaders as part of a professional team to support pupils with learning in the classroom or in small group work when not being used to cover lessons.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• To take responsibility for groups or classes of pupils in the short-term absence of their usual teacher
• Liaise with teaching staff with regard to work set for a class
• Manage the behaviour of pupils to ensure a constructive environment whilst undertaking work
• Respond to any questions from pupils about process and procedure
• Deal with any immediate problems or emergencies in accordance with the school's policies and procedures
• Collect any completed work and resources after the lesson and return them to the appropriate teacher
• Report back, as appropriate, using the school's agreed referral procedures, on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any other issues arising
• To plan and deliver targeted interventions for pupils with a curriculum-based focus
• To develop resources to support delivery of interventions and display pupils’ work
• To assess, record and review impact of interventions and feedback to teachers and senior leaders
• To work proactively teaching both social and emotional skills, social communication skills alongside an academic curriculum structure
• To assist the school in providing an outstanding quality of education for pupils with communication and interaction needs
• To support pupils personal, social, emotional, physical well being
• To supervise and support pupils, ensuring their safety and access to learning at all times
• To demonstrate the ability to encourage and build / maintain good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• To work closely with all members of school staff in supporting pupils across the school
• To help maintain the classroom and wider school environment
• To contribute to the overall smooth running and effectiveness of the school to meet the needs of the pupils
• To promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour dealing with conflicts and incidents in line with school policies and procedures
• To attend planned staff meetings, parent meetings and CPD sessions when required
• To accompany pupils on educational visits
• Assist with playground and lunch time duties as required
• Any other duty which the Head of School may reasonably require

Please see the attached recruitment pack and person specification.

If you would like to discuss the vacancy further please contact Ashley Elder, Head's PA on 01986 808 651 or aelder@castleeastschool.co.uk in the first instance.

East Anglian Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. Please note that all applicants will be subject to online searches. The successful candidate will be also be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Farlingaye High School, Holbrook High School, Kesgrave High School, Bungay High School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools Aldeburgh Easton, Leiston, Kyson, Wickham Market and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

We reserve the right to close this post ahead of the stated deadline should appropriate candidates be appointed sooner.

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

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 EAST School

• School type: Free School, ages 9 to 16
• School size: 120 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 9 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castle EAST School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castle-east-school

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