Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morley Academy in Leeds is seeking an inspirational and committed Cover Supervisor to support students' learning by supervising classes during short-term absences of teaching staff. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the confidence to engage and motivate young people, maintain high standards of behaviour, and contribute positively to the wider life of the Academy.

The role focuses on ensuring smooth classroom operation, supporting learning, and providing a

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above.
• Experience of working with young people and supporting their success.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage a classroom effectively and adapt to different situations.
• Calm, flexible and professional approach with enthusiasm to contribute to school life.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom supervision during short-term absences of teaching staff.
• Support students' learning and development.
• Engage and motivate young people and maintain high standards of behaviour.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Engaging students

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE English & Maths (4/C or above)

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Morley Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational and committed colleague for the role of Cover Supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with a passion for education to support students' learning and development by providing classroom supervision in the short-term absence of teaching staff. The successful candidate will be an excellent communicator with the confidence to engage and motivate young people, maintain high standards of behaviour, and contribute positively to the wider life of the Academy.

Potential applicants should have:

• GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with young people and a passion for supporting their success.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to manage a classroom effectively and adapt to different situations.
• A calm, flexible and professional approach, with the enthusiasm to contribute to the wider life of the Academy.

What the school offers its staff

What we can offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

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.