Cover Supervisor - Lead Classes & Learning (Term Time)

Colne Valley High School; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Colne Valley High School in Huddersfield is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor for a permanent, term-time plus five days role. The position is full time (37 hours) with a Grade 7 salary in the £26,642 range (FTE £30,515).

The Cover Supervisor will oversee classes during teacher absence, deliver planned activities, manage behaviour, support individual students, and assist with daily cover arrangements, helping sustain a positive learning environment across the school.

Qualifications

• Has experience working with or supporting young people.
• Can confidently lead a classroom and maintain positive learning environments.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is organised, adaptable and able to work effectively under pressure.
• Demonstrates resilience, professionalism and a calm approach to challenges.
• Shares our commitment to high expectations and empowering every student to achieve their potential.
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to the wider life of the school.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Delivering pre-planned learning activities and ensuring students remain on task.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
• Supporting individual students and small groups to access learning effectively.
• Assisting with the organisation of daily cover arrangements alongside the Cover Officer.
• Providing administrative support to teaching staff where required.
• Supporting students during lessons, breaktimes, educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Promoting high standards of behaviour, attendance and inclusion across the school.

Skills

Classroom management

Classroom leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Resilience

Team collaboration

Student engagement

Job description

Colne Valley High School in Huddersfield is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor for a permanent, term-time plus five days role. The position is full time (37 hours) with a Grade 7 salary in the £26,642 range (FTE £30,515).

The Cover Supervisor will oversee classes during teacher absence, deliver planned activities, manage behaviour, support individual students, and assist with daily cover arrangements, helping sustain a positive learning environment across the school.