Cover Supervisor

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential? We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our welcoming academy community. You will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning, fostering a positive classroom environment, and supporting pupils to engage confidently with their studies. Through your work, you will help create the conditions for every student to flourish.

About You

• Level 2 (GCSE A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
• Experience of working in an education setting
• Ability to manage classes effectively, using approaches which are appropriate to pupils’ needs in order to involve and motivate them; including a good understanding of SEN and G&T characteristics.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work flexibly outside normal hours if necessary
• Confidence in using IT systems and software relevant to the role.
• A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

At Eastern Multi-Academy Trust (EMAT), we believe that every child deserves an excellent education – and that starts with exceptional staff.

King’s Lynn Academy is one of the fastest improving schools in the region, driven by a passionate and committed team dedicated to delivering excellence in education. Since 2017, we’ve transformed our standards, built a strong culture of ambition and inclusion, and developed innovative support systems that have significantly reduced exclusions and boosted pupil outcomes. Our staff work collaboratively to ensure every student receives high-quality teaching, care, and guidance, supported by a proactive pastoral team and a rich, inclusive curriculum. If you’re looking to join a dynamic, forward-thinking school where your contribution will make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.

This opportunity is open to a full year or a term time contract, to be discussed at the interview stage. During school closures the successful candidate would complete educational administrative tasks.

Why Join Us?

At EMAT, you’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking Trust that invests in its people and we offer all employees

• A leadership team who listen and act on feedback.
• High-quality CPD and clear career development pathways.
• A highly trained team to support learning.
• Wellbeing support, including access to employee assistance programmes.
• Family-friendly policies and flexible working opportunities.
• Being part of a Trust that values inclusion, diversity, and collaboration.
• Peace of mind with some of the most generous pension schemes in the job market.

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.