Cover Supervisor (Reduced Year)

Luminate Education Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave policy

Pension schemes

CPD opportunities

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Travel and commuting benefits

Flexible/hybrid working opportunities

Job summary

Leeds City College, part of Luminate Education Group, seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join the Education and Early Years Department at Quarry Hill Campus in Leeds. The role involves delivering planned lessons, supervising classes and supporting teaching staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

You will contribute to student progress for ages 16–19, assist with resources and participate in duties to ensure smooth department operations. This is a reduced year role with pro rata pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary school or early years sector.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Ability to deliver planned lessons and support learners aged 16–19.
• Reliable, professional and adaptable to changing situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes using pre-set work and keep students engaged.
• Clarify instructions and provide academic support during cover sessions.
• Record attendance and report progress to relevant staff.
• Support a caseload of students and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with curriculum teams to ensure consistency in delivery.
• Adapt to cover lessons across different course levels.
• Participate in invigilation, enrichment or pastoral duties.
• Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment and attend internal meetings.

Job description

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Commencing at £30,106 with progression to £31,916 per annum pro rata

Working Hours:

37 hours

City/Town:

Leeds

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Job Category:

Group Member:

Leeds City College

Campus:

Quarry Hill Campus

The group offers a range of excellent benefits, including:

• Annual leave: Curriculum and Management: 44 days plus bank holidays
  Curriculum support and business support: 39 days plus bank holidays
• Pension schemes with generous employer contributions: Teachers' Pension Scheme
  Local Government Pension Scheme
  People's Pension Scheme
• CPD opportunities: Annual staff conference plus 2 additional staff development days.
  Qualifications including PGCE, Apprenticeships, Leadership and Management courses.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives: Family Friendly Policies, discounted onsite spa (Printworks) and gym (Park Lane).
• Travel and commuting: Discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities: Please speak to the recruiting manager regarding flexible opportunities as these differ between roles.

About the Role

Leeds City College are seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor with knowledge and experience in the primary school or early years sector to join our Education and Early Years Department. Our team of over 30 staff supports around 600 students, helping them progress to further study, employment, or higher education.

In this role, you will support students aged 16–19 by delivering planned lessons, supervising classes, and maintaining a positive learning environment. You will also assist teaching staff by preparing resources, supervising small groups, and contributing to the smooth running of the department.

Quarry Hill Campus is a fantastic place for both study and work, with learners who thrive in an environment where staff promote high challenge and offer generous support.

Please note, this is a reduced year role (40 weeks). The pro rata salary is £28,851 to £30,585.

What You Will Do

• Supervise classes using pre-set work and ensure students remain engaged and on task.
• Clarify instructions and provide academic support during cover sessions.
• Record attendance and provide feedback on student progress to relevant staff.
• Support a caseload of students, including monitoring progress and offering guidance.
• Work in partnership with curriculum teams to ensure consistency in delivery.
• Adapt to cover lessons across different course levels as required.
• Participate in additional duties such as invigilation, enrichment, or pastoral support.
• Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment and attend relevant internal meetings.

About You

• You MUST have knowledge and experience in the primary school or early years sector.
• You will be confident, approachable, and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best. With strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships, you will engage and motivate students aged 16–19, creating a supportive and respectful learning environment.
• You will have good classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a calm, purposeful atmosphere, even when faced with challenges.
• Your organisational skills, flexibility, and ability to use your initiative will allow you to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Experience of working with young people in an educational setting is desirable, along with a good standard of computer literacy to support lesson delivery and communication.
• You will be committed to creating a positive, inclusive classroom experience, ensuring students feel supported, safe, and encouraged to develop both their academic and personal skills.
• Above all, you will be reliable, professional, and driven to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, contributing to their success and their future pathways.

About Us

Leeds City College is one of the largest further education institutions in the country and is one of the biggest providers of apprenticeships regionally.

We provide a vibrant and diverse learning environment, delivering excellent and innovative education which is supportive, inspiring and life changing. Leeds City College’s values put students first and are at the heart of everything the college does.

We are committed to lifelong learning and investing in our staff. You’ll have access to a broad variety of training and professional development designed to help you continually develop and grow. We offer a wide range of job vacancies, and our large size means there are always exciting opportunities to progress.

Join us on the journey to being the best that we can collectively be for our students, apprentices, staff and our stakeholders.

At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity.

Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

We do not accept unsolicited CV's and applications from agencies and will not be liable for any fee in connection with a candidate that has been submitted speculatively through any agency that has not been expressly instructed for a particular vacancy as part of our Preferred Supplier List.