Cover Supervisor

The Grammar School At Leeds; Ledston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced school holidays

Pension plan

CPD/training

Staff discounts

Job summary

The Grammar School at Leeds is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support pupils aged 11-18, supervising classes during teacher absence and ensuring work set by teaching colleagues is completed in a calm, purposeful learning environment.

The successful candidate will be reliable, an effective communicator with strong organisational skills, and able to contribute to wider school life through examinations support, trips and other activities. GCSE English/Maths at grade 4/C or above is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above are essential.
• Reliable, approachable and resilient with commitment to pupils.
• Experience with ages 11–18 is advantageous; a degree or equivalent qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure set work is completed.
• Maintain a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment.
• Contribute to wider life of the school through examinations support, trips and activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Classroom management

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (4/C or above)

Degree or equivalent qualification (advantageous)

Job description

Cover supervisor The Grammar School at Leeds•Leeds, UK

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Term-time only + 5 days

Salary: £24,022 per annum

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start date: As soon as possible subject to recruitment checks

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our Senior School team and play an important role in supporting pupils' learning and the smooth running of the school.

Working with pupils aged 11-18, you will supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring that work set by teaching colleagues is completed in a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment. You will build strong relationships with pupils, establish clear expectations and support positive engagement and behaviour. The role may also include delivering PSHE lessons using materials and resources provided by the school.

The successful candidate will be a confident and effective communicator with strong organisational and classroom management skills. You will be able to establish positive relationships with young people, motivate and encourage them in their learning, and respond calmly and flexibly to a range of situations. You will be confident working independently while exercising sound judgement about when to seek advice or support.

Experience of working with young people aged 11-18 would be advantageous, as would a degree or equivalent qualification. Above all, we are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable and resilient, with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils and helping them to make the most of their time in school. Good digital skills and GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above are essential.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative school community and to gain broad experience of working with pupils across a wide range of subjects and age groups. When classroom cover is not required, you will contribute to the wider life of the school through supervision duties, support for examinations, trips and other activities as required.

You will share our commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment in which every pupil is encouraged to thrive.

About GSAL

At GSAL, we are committed to promoting equity and diversity, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and providing a safe, supportive environment for learning and development. If you share these values, we would love to hear from you.

GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021. GSAL was also recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 in the Big Organisation category, and continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations.

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 15 weeks taking into account the 5 paid plus days)
• Significant discount on school fees (eligibility applies)
• Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues' children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)
• Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)
• Training and CPD available including 5+ inset days
• Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate
• Access to our GP provider, Health hero
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Perkbox, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions
• Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Perkbox discounts for teachers and Extras
• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100+ acre site
• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
• Free car parking available on site
• Use of the school's extensive library facility
• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it
• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events

Closing date for applications: 08:00 Friday 18 September 2026

Interview date: Friday 25 September 2026