Salary: Support Staff Pay Scale F: £23,762 to £25,776 pro-rata per annum (Actual) (£28,598- £31,022 full time/full year equivalent)
Part Time: 35 hours per week over 5 days from Monday to Friday
Working Weeks: 39 weeks
Start Date: September 2026
Stradbroke Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and responsible person to work as a Cover Supervisor to provide cover for whole classes whilst covering the absence of teachers to allow them to carry out professional duties and training.
What You’ll Be Doing
- To provide high quality supervision of classes to cover short-term absence of the regular teacher
- To provide high quality general curriculum support including planning and administration
- To provide effective and efficient development / procurement of curriculum and enrichment resources
- To implement the academy's safeguarding policy, following procedures for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
About You:
You will be someone with strong communication and behaviour management skills, confidence, patience, and adaptability. You will be able to remain calm under pressure, build positive relationships with students, and effectively supervise a class by delivering set work and managing classroom behaviour.
Essential:
- Very good numeracy/literacy skills/GCSE grade C (or NVQ 3 equivalent) in Maths and English
- Proficient use of technology and understanding of its use in supporting effective teaching and learning
- Experience of teaching (or other relevant learning environments) covering groups or whole classes
- Ability to communicate clearly and sensitively, both orally and in writing, with pupils, parents/carers and staff
Desirable:
- Basic experience of assessing student progress and contributing to the assessment process.
- Knowledge of the needs of SEN students in academic surroundings
Why Join Inspiration Trust
At Inspiration Trust, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking organisation that values professional development, collaboration, and innovation. We provide opportunities for growth and empower you to make a real impact in schools across Norfolk and north Suffolk. As part of our thriving network of talented teachers, leaders, and support staff, you’ll receive a varied professional development programme designed to help you be the best you can be.
We offer:
- Generous annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with excellent employer contributions
- Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 virtual GP access, mental health support and claim-back options for healthcare costs *
- Cycle-to-work scheme, retail and theatre discounts (including discounted shopping vouchers, dentist and gym memberships), and salary sacrifice options (including home technology). *
- Free parking at most sites
- Personalised CPD and development programmes
- A structured and specific induction programme.
- Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation.
About Us
Stradbroke Primary Academy is recognised as a consistently Good school by Ofsted and is at the heart of the Gorleston community, serving a diverse spectrum of pupils.
The school’s mission is clear: to provide children with the highest standard of education, ensuring they leave as well-rounded, independent learners ready to thrive at secondary school. Stradbroke Primary Academy supports pupils in setting high expectations for their future and developing an aspirational approach to learning that leads to academic success.
The academy opened in December 2014 following the conversion of Stradbroke Primary School. Its first Ofsted inspection in September 2017 rated it Outstanding for personal development, behaviour and welfare, and early years provision, with a Good rating overall. In 2023, the school maintained its Good rating. Inspectors noted:
"Leaders have high expectations of pupils. There are clear routines around the school, and pupils follow these. The expectations ensure that the school is a calm place, where pupils can generally learn well. Teachers encourage the children to work hard. Teachers and pupils have very positive relationships. Pupils trust adults to keep them safe and help them to learn."
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
Next Steps
Before applying, please read the attached Recruitment Pack and Job Description, for more details about the role. We ask that you read this pack carefully, especially the “Planning your application” section from page 11. This will support your application ensuring you have the opportunity to tell us about your relevant skills, experience and qualifications that relate to the job description and person specification in addition to details of your references covering the last 5 years.
When you start your application, you will receive several emails from our application provider, Vacancy Filler. Please be aware that some email providers may mistakenly mark these messages as spam. To avoid missing important updates, we recommend checking your spam or junk folders regularly throughout the application process and marking these emails as safe.
Closing date for applications: 12pm on Monday 22nd June 2026
Interview date: Monday 29th June 2026
Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
