Cover Supervisor

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Millthorpe School in York is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will cover classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-prepared lessons and supporting the learning and behaviour of students.

You should be a calm, professional communicator with a real commitment to safeguarding children. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to cover classes during teacher absences and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and manage learning.
• Maintain positive behaviour and safe learning environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Calm under pressure

Safeguarding commitment

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

Are you ready to make a real difference to the lives of young people? Millthorpe School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Cover Supervisor.

Responsible for covering classes during teacher absences, you will deliver pre-prepared lessons, managing the learning and behaviour of our students. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. If you are a calm, professional communicator, who has a real commitment to supporting children and young people, then we want to hear from you!

We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Closing date: Sunday 8 November 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: to be confirmed