Cover Manager in Lowestoft

Job Title

Cover Manager

Location

Pakefield High School, Lowestoft, Suffolk NR33 7AQ

Job Type

Permanent, full-time. Hours: 37 hours per week, term time plus one week, 39 weeks per year.

Salary

£24,598 per annum (£28,598 – £31,022 pro rata)

Reference

8212

Job Description

You will be a dedicated, well‑motivated and organised person to manage cover requirements across the school. You will arrange supervision for classes of students when teachers are on short‑term absence or fulfilling their professional duties, providing an opportunity for an aspiring teacher to gain knowledge, skills and experience to progress onto a teacher training programme. The successful candidate may be a graduate or working towards a degree, considering a career in teaching. We welcome applicants with a range of experiences and will expect the successful candidate to influence and motivate others via their own excellent inter‑personal and communication skills. You should understand and enjoy working with young people, be well‑organised, flexible, adaptable and enjoy variety in your work. You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to motivate students and gain their respect.

Benefits

• The chance to work as part of a forward‑thinking dynamic team
• A role that can make significant positive impacts on the lives of young people
• A creative and innovative environment
• Excellent opportunities for career and professional development
• A welcoming and supportive staffing body
• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible)

How to Apply

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Closing Date

9 am, 19 December 2025.

Interview Date

9 January 2026.

Important Information

Clarion Corvus Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with Disclosure and Barring Service and at least 2 references covering the last 3 years. For all our services we will request references from where you have worked with either children or vulnerable adults. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act, and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.