Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Sowerby Bridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Sowerby Bridge is looking for a Cover Supervisor. You'll deliver prepared lessons and support students. Ideal for those passionate about education. Strong communication and teamwork skills needed. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary range of £21,069 - £22,135 pro-rata.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund

Supportive Leadership Team

Staff development opportunities

Free Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care benefits

Annual Flu Vaccines

Home & Technology Scheme

Rewards and discounts

GP Online and Prescription Service

Your Care Wellbeing package

Qualifications

• Passionate and dedicated individual.
• Ability to communicate clearly with young people.
• Experience in extracurricular activities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-planned lessons.
• Assist students with activities.
• Support teachers with general administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

ICT skills

Experience with young people

Job description

Overview

What skills and experience we're looking for

Salary: Band F, NJC points 16-19. Full time equivalent: £30,518 - £32,061. Actual pro-rata: £21,069 - £22,135 per annum. Contract: Permanent, term time plus 2 days. Hours: 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.15am – 2.45pm). Closing Date: Friday 26th September 2025 at 9am. Start Date: 3rd November 2025 or earlier.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Our fantastic Cover Supervisor is now training to be a teacher in our school, creating an opportunity for someone who is passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated to provide excellent lessons for our students across a variety of subjects. The lessons will have been prepared in advance for you to deliver – no day will be the same.

You do not have to be a qualified teacher to apply. If you enjoy teaching and school holidays, and have strong communication skills, patience and understanding, you may be a good fit. You should be a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of working with young people, such as extracurricular activity (sports clubs, tutoring, teaching assistant, etc.).
• Experience of communicating with young people in a clear, friendly and approachable way.
• Good ICT skills.
• Vision, flair and creativity, as well as the energy and determination to bring about change.
• A strong team player ethic, who works effectively with young people, colleagues and the wider community.
• The energy, stamina and commitment to make a difference and create the best possible educational opportunities for the young people at Ryburn Valley High School.

What you’ll get in return

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with wellbeing initiatives and social events each term. In addition, you will benefit from:

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions Fund
• A supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care
• Annual Flu Vaccines
• Home & Technology Scheme
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Your Care Wellbeing package
• Lifestyle benefits (discount platform)

The role involves in a nutshell

• Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of their teacher, delivering the lesson planned by the teacher, responding to questions, assisting students with activities and maintaining order.
• Supporting individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, including those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.
• Support teaching staff with general administration under the direction of the Cover Manager.

How to apply

If our school sounds like a place where you could really make a difference, we’d love you to join us.

If you have questions or would like a chat about the role, please contact Carrie Burbidge, Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team, via [e-mail]. When ready, please complete our online application.

Safeguarding and recruitment

SAFER RECRUITMENT. We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

What the school offers its staff

See above. 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 checks such as: DBS, medical, right to work, references, and suitability to work with children. You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings as required by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.