Cover Supervisor at Chantry Academy

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/CA/56230

Location

Mallard Way, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 9LR

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£23,171.00 - £24,108.71 Annually (Actual)
ALT Grade E Point 12-15 £27,060-£28,154 Annually (FTE)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Per Year

Closing Date

9:00am, Fri 24th Jul, 2026

Start Date

September 2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Step into the classroom with confidence and keep learning moving, every lesson, every day.

Help sustain a calm, purposeful learning environment where every pupil can continue to achieve, every day. We are seeking a committed Cover Supervisor who will play a key part in supporting teaching and learning by leading classes during teacher absence, ensuring routines, expectations and engagement remain strong. This is an opportunity for someone who values education’s wider purpose, and who brings resilience, confidence and a positive presence to the classroom. Working as part of a supportive team, the role offers the chance to build strong relationships with pupils and staff, contributing to a culture where high standards, mutual respect and a shared commitment to improvement underpin everyday school life.

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Salary: ALT Grade E Point 12-15 £23,171.90-£24,108.71, Actual

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday – 8:00am to 4:00pm, Friday – 8:00am to 3:30pm (Includes a daily unpaid break of 30 minutes)

Summary of Key Responsibilities

Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with pre-set work.
Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies, maintaining a calm and purposeful environment.
Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement, progress and any issues arising.
Support the implementation of school systems, routines and expectations to ensure continuity of learning.

Why Join Our Trust?

Belong to a compassionate and inclusive trust that values you and the role you play.
Join an experienced group of people that are fully dedicated to delivering the best for our children.
Gain access to our VivUp employee benefit system, Cycle to Work scheme and local government pension scheme.

Contact

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more info, please contact Karis Lambert, HR Manager, at: KLambert@chantryacademy.org

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.