Cover Supervisor in Wakefield)

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

Job summary

Academics are actively seeking passionate and enthusiastic cover supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in the Wakefield area from September 2026.

Responsibilities include covering subjects for KS3 and KS4, managing behaviour, ensuring student safety, and reporting concerns to the safeguarding lead. We offer flexible working, weekly PAYE pay, and the chance to make a positive impact on students' journeys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• Excellent communication skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong behaviour management to control a classroom

Responsibilities

• Cover a range of subjects to students across KS3 and KS4
• Manage behaviour and ensure students reach their full potential
• Ensure safety of students and report concerns to safeguarding lead
• Display strong organisational skills to ensure lessons run smoothly

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong behaviour management

Right to work in the UK

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain some classroom experience to further develop your career? Do you already have experience working with children outside the classroom as a Coach or a tutor?

Look no further, Academics are actively seeking passionate and enthusiastic cover supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in the Wakefield area from September 2026.

Responsibilities of cover supervisor:

• Covering a range of subjects to students across KS3 and KS4
• Managing behaviour and ensuring that the students are reaching their full potential.
• Ensure safety of the students and report any concerns to the safeguarding lead.
• Display great organisational skills and make sure the lessons run smoothly.

Requirements for a cover supervisor:

• Bachelor's degree
• Excellent communication skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Strong behaviour management with the ability to control a classroom

Why work for us?

Academics have built up a strong reputation over 20 years and have received outstanding feedback from both clients and candidates. We offer flexible working that can fit around your schedule along with weekly pay every Friday through PAYE!

Within your role as a cover supervisor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on students' academic journeys.

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