Cover Supervisor – Secondary

New Directions Holdings Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

New Directions Education is seeking experienced Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools around the Leeds area. Join a team focused on delivering pre-planned lessons, supervising classes, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The role requires strong classroom management, confidence with secondary-aged students, and excellent communication. An enhanced DBS (Update Service) or willingness to obtain one is preferred, with flexible, reliable professionalism.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Cover Supervisor or classroom-based role is essential.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Confident working with secondary-aged students.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain engaged.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students to complete their work and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Secondary students

Communication

Organisation

Job description

New Directions Education is currently recruiting experienced Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across the Leeds area.

If you have previous experience managing a classroom and are confident delivering pre-planned lessons, we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain engaged.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students to complete their work and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a classroom-based role is essential.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Confident working with secondary-aged students.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.