Cover Supervisor Opportunities – Hull

Principal Resourcing; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Principal Resourcing is seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support schools across Hull and the East Riding. This flexible role offers day-to-day, regular weekly, or longer placements through a wide network of partner schools.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes during the absence of the usual teacher, ensuring students stay engaged and on task. No marking or planning required. A DBS check is preferred and eligibility to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional, adaptable and enthusiastic approach.
• Confidence, inclusivity and passion for pupil development.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure is preferred, or willingness to apply for one.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available).
• Experience with children and young people.
• Full UK driving license would be very advantageous but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students when the regular teacher is unavailable.
• Delivering pre-planned lesson activities and instructions.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supporting students to complete assigned work.
• Responding to student questions and providing guidance where appropriate.
• Monitoring engagement and keeping pupils on task.
• Collecting completed work and providing feedback to teaching staff.
• Creating a positive and productive learning environment.

Skills

Professional approach

Adaptable

Enthusiastic

Experience with children

Eligibility to work in UK

Enhanced DBS (preferred)

Job description

Looking for Cover Supervisor work in Hull?

Principal Resourcing is currently seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support schools and academies throughout Hull and Humberside. Shape your teaching journey with flexible opportunities tailored to your availability. Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility, regular weekly work or a longer-term placement, we work with a wide network of partner schools to help find opportunities that suit your availability and career goals.

Job Description:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes during the absence of the usual teacher, ensuring students remain engaged, productive and focused on their learning. No marking. No planning. No taking work home. Just the opportunity to engage students, support learning, and make a difference every day.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Supervising students while their regular teacher is unavailable
• Delivering pre-planned lesson activities and instructions
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting students to complete assigned work
• Responding to student questions and providing guidance where appropriate
• Monitoring engagement and ensuring pupils stay on task
• Collecting completed work and providing feedback to teaching staff
• Creating a positive and productive learning environment

We’re Looking For:

• A professional, adaptable and enthusiastic approach
• Confidence, inclusivity, and a genuine passion for supporting pupil development.
• An enhanced DBS disclosure, or willingness to apply for one through us.
• Eligibility to work in the UK (please note, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship).
• Experience with children and young people
• Full UK Driving license would be very advantageous but not a requirment

If you’re ready to work with an agency that truly supports and values its candidates, we’d love to hear from you.

Flexible Assignments to Suit You

Most Cover Supervisor work is based on day-to-day supply cover, supporting schools with planned absences, training days and staff sickness. Depending on your preferences and availability, opportunities may include:

• Flexible day-to-day cover
• Short-term assignments
• Long-term placements
• Regular work within the same schools
• Full-time or part-time opportunities

Why Join Principal Resourcing?

• Access to opportunities across Bradford schools and academies
• Trusted education recruitment specialist with over 22 years of experience
• Flexible working to fit around your lifestyle
• Competitive rates of pay (We are committed to paying our candidates fairly and offer some of the most competitive rates in the region.)
• Free access to 200+ accredited CPD courses
• Dedicated education recruitment consultant
• DfE-compliant registration process
• Wellbeing support including access to an in-house counsellor
• Recommend a friend referral scheme

A Great Route Into Teaching

Many of our Cover Supervisors use the role as a stepping stone into teacher training and long-term careers in education. You'll gain valuable classroom experience while developing behaviour management and leadership skills.

Register Your Interest

Please note: This is an example of the types of Cover Supervisor opportunities regularly available through Principal Resourcing. Specific assignments, locations, hours and availability may vary. Register your interest to discuss current opportunities with our team.

Principal Resourcing is an Education Recruitment Business having sought agreement from their clients to find candidates for these roles, in accordance with the Employment Agencies and Employment Business Regulations Act (2003).

Principal Resourcing is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including an enhanced DBS check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. All positions advertised are temporary, unless otherwise stated.

Please note: If you have not heard from us within two weeks then your application may have been unsuccessful.