Cover Supervisor

The Brooksbank School; Elland; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 8,900; Part time

Job summary

The Brooksbank School is seeking a part-time cover supervisor to support lessons during short-term teacher absences. You will supervise classes, deliver planned activities, and help students stay on task in a supportive learning environment.

The role requires classroom experience in secondary schools, good ICT skills, and a collaborative, proactive approach. It offers term-time work with two extra days and a salary within the fixed range.

Qualifications

• Experience as a classroom practitioner.
• Relevant experience in secondary schools.
• Good ICT skills.
• Vision, flair and creativity with energy and determination to bring about change.
• A strong team-player ethic with effective work with young people and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes during short-term absence of their teacher and delivering the planned lesson.
• Assist teaching staff with general administration under the direction of the Cover Manager.

Skills

Classroom experience

Secondary school experience

ICT skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Salary: Band F, NJC points 16-19. Actual Salary: £8,427 - £8,854 per annum. Contract: Fixed Term for 12months, term time only plus 2 days. Hours: 12 hours per week. Monday and Tuesday08:15 -14:45. Closing Date: Friday 11th September2026 at 9am. Start Date: As soon as yournotice allows.

Are you passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated when itcomes to delivering lessons to students? Do you recognise yourself ashaving strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you astrong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all studentsin a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love tohear from you.

What we’re looking for

Someone with:

• Experience as aclassroom practitioner.
• Relevant experiencein secondary schools.
• Good ICT skills.
• Vision, flair andcreativity as well as the energy and determination to bring about change.
• A strong team playerethic, who works effectively with young people, colleagues and the widercommunity.
• The energy, staminaand commitment to make a difference and create the best possible educationalopportunities for the young people at Brooksbank School.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Supervising wholeclasses during the short-term absence of their teacher. The focus of such coverwill be to deliver the lesson their teacher had planned, respond to questions,assist students to undertake the activities and stay on task and maintain order.
• Support teachingstaff with general administration under the direction of the Cover Manager

• Supporting individuals and groups of students toenable access to learning. This could include those requiring detailed andspecialist knowledge in particular areas.

What you’ll get in return?

You’llbe joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – withnumerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In addition to this you will benefitfrom:

• Automaticenrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• ASupportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staffdevelopment through proactive personal and professionaldevelopment.
• Workingas part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.
• Free Parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Diverseperspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcomeapplications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience andskills needed to perform this role.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

Weare committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Allstaff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports thiscommitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence toapply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activityrelevant to children. If you’re shortlisted for interview, we will undertakean online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Educationand Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.