Cover Supervisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Elland; On-site; GBP 8,400 - 8,900; Part time

Job summary

Brooksbank School is seeking a dedicated individual to provide teaching support as a cover supervisor. You will supervise whole classes during short‑term absences, deliver the lesson as planned, answer questions, and help students stay on task, while maintaining a calm and orderly classroom.

You will also support teaching staff with general administration, assist individuals and groups to access learning, and work as part of a proactive, collaborative team committed to outstanding outcomes for

Qualifications

• Experience as a classroom practitioner.
• Relevant experience in secondary schools.
• Vision, flair and creativity as well as the energy and determination to bring about change.
• A strong team player ethic, who works effectively with young people, colleagues and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of their teacher. The focus of such cover will 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 teaching staff with general administration under the direction of the Cover Manager.
• Supporting individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.

Skills

Classroom experience

Secondary school experience

Communication skills

Team player

Patience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary: Band F, NJC points 16-19. Actual Salary: £8,427 - £8,854 per annum.

Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months, term time only plus 2 days.

Hours: 12 hours per week. Monday and Tuesday 08:15 -14:45.

Closing Date: Friday 11th September 2026 at 9am.

Start Date: As soon as your notice allows.

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

What we’re looking for

Someone with:

• Experience as a classroom practitioner.
• Relevant experience in secondary schools.
• Vision, flair and creativity as well as the energy and determination to bring about change.
• A strong team player ethic, who works effectively with young people, colleagues and the wider community.
• The energy, stamina and commitment to make a difference and create the best possible educational opportunities for the young people at Brooksbank School.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

• Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of their teacher. The focus of such cover will 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 teaching staff with general administration under the direction of the Cover Manager.
• Supporting individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.

What you’ll get in return?

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

In addition to this you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

read our Job Pack below for further information.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you’re shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

What the school offers its staff

see above.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.