Cover Supervisor

The Supply Register; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free CPD and professional development

Refer a friend scheme

Job summary

The Supply Register is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Leeds with immediate starts. Prior teaching experience is not required; transferable skills in behaviour management, communication and leadership are highly valued.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students stay engaged with pre-planned lessons and a positive learning environment. Strong relationships with pupils and staff are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence, resilience and professional approach when working with young people.
• Graduate with a BA or MA in a subject relevant to secondary curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences across secondary subjects and year groups.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and follow teachers' instructions.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain high expectations.
• Encourage student participation and engagement in learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Confidence

Education

Graduate (BA/MA) in relevant subject

Job description

Cover Supervisor Leeds

The Supply Register Secondary Schools Immediate Starts

Are you a graduate, youth worker, sports coach or support worker looking for a new opportunity in education?

The Supply Register is recruiting enthusiastic, confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Leeds, with immediate starts available.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with transferable skills who are interested in gaining classroom experience and exploring a career in teaching or education. Previous teaching experience is not essential, as we welcome applications from candidates with strong behaviour management, communication and leadership skills.

The Role Cover Supervisor

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise secondary school classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-planned lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Supervise classes across a range of secondary subjects and year groups.

• Deliver pre-planned lesson materials and follow teachers' instructions.

• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain high expectations.

• Encourage student participation and engagement in learning.

• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in candidates with transferable experience from other sectors, including:

• Youth workers, sports coaches and activity leaders.

• Support workers, carers and individuals with mentoring experience.

• Graduates with a BA or MA in a subject relevant to the secondary school curriculum.

• Strong behaviour management, communication and interpersonal skills.

• A confident, resilient and professional approach to working with young people.

Previous classroom experience is desirable but not essential. The most important qualities are confidence, reliability and the ability to manage and engage young people.

Why Work with The Supply Register?

• Immediate opportunities across secondary schools in Leeds.

• Competitive and fair rates of pay.

• Free CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Generous Refer a Friend scheme.

• Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment team.

The Supply Register Connecting great people with great schools.