Cover Supervisor

Milk Education; Newton Hill; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education agency in the UK seeks Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools by delivering pre-set lessons and managing classroom behaviour. This role is ideal for graduates, sports coaches, or youth workers looking to gain classroom experience. Flexible work options and competitive pay rates are offered, making it a great opportunity for anyone considering a career in teaching.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible work to suit your schedule

Access to free CPD and training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (e.g. sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work).
• Ability to communicate effectively and lead a classroom.
• Flexibility to adapt to various school environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared work.
• Manage student behaviour and promote a positive classroom environment.
• Support learners to stay on task and engage with lesson content.
• Build relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Confident communicators

Proactive and professional attitude

Passion for making a difference in education

Reliable and flexible team players

Education

Graduate (any subject)

Job description

Are you a graduate, sports coach, youth worker, or aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience? Milk Education is looking for confident, enthusiastic, and proactive individuals to work as Cover Supervisors across Wakefield and nearby areas.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in supporting local secondary schools by delivering pre-set lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring a positive learning environment while teachers are absent. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on school experience — ideal for anyone considering a career in teaching or education.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supervising classes and delivering pre-prepared work in the teacher's absence
• Managing student behaviour and promoting a positive, inclusive classroom environment
• Supporting learners to stay on task and engage with lesson content
• Building relationships with students and staff across a variety of schools

We're Looking For:

• Graduates (any subject) or those with experience working with young people (e.g. sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work)
• Confident communicators with a proactive, professional attitude
• Individuals passionate about making a difference in education
• Reliable and flexible team players

Why Join Milk Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible work to suit your schedule — full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc
• Access to free, high-quality CPD and training through our Milk Fluencer Academy
• A dedicated consultant supporting your development and placements
• Opportunity to progress into teacher training or permanent school roles

Locations: We're currently recruiting across Wakefield, Pontefract, Castleford, Barnsley, Dewsbury, and surrounding areas.

If you're passionate about education, confident leading a classroom, and eager to inspire young people — we'd love to hear from you