Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join a Halifax-based secondary school on a full-time, ongoing basis. You will step into lessons when teachers are absent, keeping students focused and on task while following the work set and school routines.

No planning or marking is required; you will manage the class, support behaviour expectations, and maintain calm, clear communication across subjects.

Qualifications

• Confident working with secondary-aged students.
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to maintain order.
• Clear communicator with a calm, consistent approach.
• Reliable, adaptable, and happy to work across different subjects.
• Experience in education or youth settings is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Step into classrooms when teachers are absent, ensuring students stay on task and follow the work set.
• Manage the class, maintain routines and support the school’s behaviour expectations.
• Deliver work as set by teachers and keep students focused and engaged.
• No planning or marking required; provide a steady presence and clear communication.

Skills

Classroom management

Clear communication

Reliability

Adaptability

Student engagement

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary School in Halifax

Immediate Start | Full‑Time | Ongoing Role

A well‑regarded secondary school in Halifax is looking for a confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to join their team on a full‑time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play a key role in keeping lessons running smoothly across the school.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll step into classrooms when teachers are absent, ensuring students stay on task and follow the work set. You’ll manage the class, maintain routines, and support the school’s behaviour expectations. No planning or marking required - just a steady presence, clear communication, and the ability to manage a classroom with confidence.

What the School Is Looking For

• Someone confident working with secondary‑aged students
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to maintain order
• Clear communicator with a calm, consistent approach
• Reliable, adaptable, and happy to work across different subjects
• Experience in education or youth settings is beneficial but not essential

Why This School?

• Supportive SLT and a welcoming staff team
• Clear routines and strong behaviour systems
• Opportunities for development & progression
• A positive, settled school culture
• Convenient Halifax location with good transport links

Who This Role Suits

• Graduates considering teaching in the future
• Experienced Cover Supervisors or Teaching Assistants
• Youth workers, sports coaches or mentors transitioning into schools
• Anyone confident, reliable, and motivated to support young people