Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Flexible work

Refer a friend £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor for a mainstream Secondary School in Bradford. The role involves supervising classes across KS3 and KS4, delivering pre-planned work, and maintaining a positive learning environment to keep students engaged.

The position is on-site, part-time, and contract-based with an immediate start and a closing date of 14 Nov 2026. Competitive day rates and ongoing support are provided by TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• Experience working with students across KS3/KS4 within a UK secondary school.
• Experience supervising classes, delivering pre-planned lessons or supporting teaching and learning.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A confident, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to supporting students and managing classroom activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3/KS4 delivering pre-planned work in the absence of teaching staff.
• Maintain classroom behaviour and ensure students stay engaged and on task during lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptable

Enthusiastic

Education

Education-related qualification

Job description

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School based in Bradford, who are looking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor. The school provides a learning environment where students are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and academic abilities, with a focus on maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement.

The school is looking to take on a flexible Cover Supervisor for day-to-day supply cover, with an immediate start available. The successful Cover Supervisor will be responsible for supervising classes across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, delivering pre-planned work in the absence of teaching staff, managing classroom behaviour and ensuring students remain engaged and on task throughout their lessons.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• A relevant qualification in Education, Teaching Support or a related field (desirable)
• Experience working with students across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 within a UK secondary school
• Experience supervising classes, delivering pre-planned lessons or supporting teaching and learning
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive learning environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A confident, adaptable and enthusiastic approach to supporting students and managing classroom activities

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• Flexibility to choose when you work
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme: Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Cover Supervisor

• Company: TeacherActive Ltd
• Salary: £95 to £110 a day
• Hours: Part-time
• Location: BD3
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 15 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 14 Nov 2026

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.