Cover Supervisor - Secondary

Protocol Education Limited; Pudsey; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Bradford. The role involves supervising classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-prepared lessons and keeping students focused on the work set.

This is a flexible opportunity suitable for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced staff. Full induction and ongoing support from education consultants are provided, along with safeguarding training and DBS checks where required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence managing groups of students in a classroom environment.
• Excellent organisational and behaviour management skills.
• Professional, proactive and flexible approach.
• Experience working as a cover supervisor or TA.
• Genuine interest in education and student success.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Supervising students and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Encouraging student participation and engagement.
• Supporting students to complete assigned tasks and activities.
• Recording attendance and reporting any concerns to teaching staff.
• Upholding safeguarding procedures and school expectations at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Group management

Organisation

Behaviour management

Professional approach

Education experience

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Bradford

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available
Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £100-130

Are you confident, adaptable and passionate about supporting young people in their education?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work within secondary schools across Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced support staff, or individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience within education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on the work that has been set.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies

• Supervising students and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Encouraging student participation and engagement

• Supporting students to complete assigned tasks and activities

• Recording attendance and reporting any concerns to teaching staff

• Upholding safeguarding procedures and school expectations at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence managing groups of students in a classroom environment

Excellent organisational and behaviour management skills

A professional, proactive and flexible approach

Experience working as a cover supervisor or TA.

A genuine interest in education and supporting student success

This Role Is Ideal For:

• Graduates considering a career in teaching

• Aspiring teachers seeking classroom experience

• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking to progress

• Individuals from coaching, mentoring, youth work or training backgrounds

• Those looking for flexible, long-term or permanent opportunities within education

What We Offer:

Opportunities within a variety of secondary school settings across Bradford

Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

Access to professional development and training opportunities

Valuable experience to strengthen teacher training applications

Long-term and permanent opportunities available

FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education to help you better support pupils' emotional wellbeing and development

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.