Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

Dedicated team of consultants

Excellent career opportunities

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Pontefract is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise Key Stage 3 and 4 classes across multiple subjects. The role offers on-site work, immediate start, and a temporary contract with PAYE payment. DBS checks are desirable, and prior experience in UK secondary schools is valued.

Applicants should demonstrate strong classroom management and the ability to work with initiative. The position includes market-rate pay and a supportive consultant team from TeacherActive.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check on the update service (desirable).
• 6 months previous experience teaching within secondary schools in the UK.
• Strong classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Key Stage 3 & 4 classes in a variety of subjects.

Skills

Classroom management

UK secondary school experience

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £95 to £110 a day Hours: Full-time Location: WF10 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 13 Oct 2026 Closing date: 12 Nov 2026

Start Date: Immediate

An exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor in Pontefract

Are you eager to delve into a new role in a school? Are you confident and can work using your own initiative? Have you had experience managing groups of people?

A school based in Pontefract has current needs for a Cover Supervisor, with an immediate start. The school has a fantastic reputation for providing staff with all necessary resources and training. The school also have some of the best exam results in the area. You will be expected to supervise Key Stage 3 & 4 classes in a variety of subjects.

Suitable candidates will have the following:

• Enhanced DBS check on the update service (desirable)
• 6 months previous experience teaching within secondary schools in the UK
• Strong classroom management

As a member of the TeacherActive team, you will have access to a wide selection of benefits. These include:

• Market leading rates of pay, as well as a clear and easy payment method
• A dedicated and knowledgeable team of consultants available to assist you
• Excellent career opportunities
• Fantastic referral scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*

All of our supply staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme