Cover Supervisor Leeds

Justteachers Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor for a long-term, full-time role at a Leeds secondary school starting September 2026. You will deliver pre-set work, maintain a positive learning environment and ensure students stay engaged and on task throughout lessons.

Key responsibilities include supervising classes, managing behaviour, and providing feedback to teaching staff while upholding safeguarding procedures. DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably within a school setting.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to confidently manage groups of students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work independently.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Relevant qualifications or experience within education are desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of subject areas in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students complete set work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide support and guidance to students to promote positive learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate lesson records and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to the wider school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Student engagement

Behaviour management

Safeguarding

Job description

About the role:

A secondary school in Leeds is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026 on a long-term, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience or for experienced cover staff seeking a rewarding new role. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set work in the absence of teaching staff, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring students remain engaged and on task throughout lessons.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across a range of subject areas in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students complete set work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide support and guidance to students to promote positive learning outcomes.
• Maintain accurate lesson records and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to the wider school community.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with young people, preferably within a school setting.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to confidently manage groups of students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work independently.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Relevant qualifications or experience within education are desirable but not essential.