Cover Supervisor - Secondary

Protocol Education; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

THRIVE training

Flexible hours

Training & safeguarding

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across Bradford secondary schools. This role offers full-time, part-time and flexible opportunities with ASAP start dates and competitive pay.

You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver prepared lessons, manage behaviour, and support students to remain engaged with tasks. Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, classroom management confidence, and a genuine interest in education.

Qualifications

• Experience in education or cover supervision is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Professional, proactive and flexible approach is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supervise students and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Encourage student participation and engagement.
• Support students to complete assigned tasks and activities.
• Record attendance and report concerns to teaching staff.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

Strong communication

Group classroom management

Organisational skills

Flexible approach

Experience as cover supervisor/TA

Interest in education

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Bradford

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available

Start Date: ASAP

Pay: £(Apply online only)

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.

• 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

If you are looking to build a rewarding career within education and make a positive impact on young people's learning and development, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team of Cover Supervisors supporting schools across Bradford.

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.

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