Cover Supervisor

Academics Ltd; Selby; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Competitive daily rates

Local opportunities

Safeguarding and compliance checks

Job summary

Academics Hull is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Selby and surrounding areas. There is flexibility to choose day-to-day supply or longer-term opportunities, with competitive daily rates and local opportunities in Selby and nearby areas.

You will help maintain continuity in the classroom when teachers are absent, delivering pre-prepared work, managing behaviour and supporting staff. Safeguarding and compliance checks are part of the process.

Qualifications

• No QTS required to work as a Cover Supervisor.
• Strong confidence, communication skills and a proactive attitude are important.
• Experience working with young people, ideally within a school or youth setting.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes of secondary school pupils during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain tasks clearly.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage classroom behaviour.
• Encourage pupils to stay focused, engaged and on task.
• Support school staff with day-to-day classroom requirements.
• Follow school safeguarding policies and behaviour expectations.
• Adapt to different schools, classes and subjects throughout the week.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Experience with young people

Job description

Academics Hull is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Selby and the surrounding areas.

Cover supervision is a fantastic opportunity for people who enjoy working with young people, thrive in a busy environment and want to play a meaningful role in education. Whether you're considering a future career in teaching, already have experience working with children or are looking for a rewarding role with flexibility, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll help maintain continuity in the classroom when teachers are absent, ensuring pupils remain focused, follow their pre-planned work and have a positive learning experience.

What will you be doing?

• Supervising classes of secondary school pupils during teacher absences.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and explaining tasks clearly.
• Maintaining a positive learning environment and managing classroom behaviour.
• Encouraging pupils to stay focused, engaged and on task.
• Supporting school staff with day-to-day classroom requirements.
• Following school policies, safeguarding procedures and behaviour expectations.
• Adapting to different schools, classes and subjects throughout the working week.

Who would suit this role?

You don't need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to work as a Cover Supervisor. We're interested in people with the confidence, communication skills and attitude to succeed in a classroom environment.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a school, youth setting or similar environment.
• The confidence to lead a classroom and manage behaviour effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, adaptable and professional approach.
• The ability to follow lesson plans and instructions accurately.

Working with Academics Hull offers:

• Flexible working: Choose day-to-day supply or explore longer-term opportunities.
• Competitive daily rates: Clear information about pay before accepting assignments.
• Local opportunities: Access to schools in Selby and nearby areas.
• Valuable experience: Build classroom skills and explore a potential career in education.
• Referral scheme: Recommend friends or colleagues, subject to applicable terms and conditions.

Ready to take your next step?

If you're confident working with young people, enjoy a varied working day and want to make a positive contribution to local schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Academics Hull is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and compliance checks in line with the requirements of the role.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.