Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools

Education Network; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in education is seeking Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in Bradford. This position offers both full-time and part-time opportunities ideal for graduates and aspiring teachers. Responsibilities include supervising classes during teacher absences and delivering lesson plans. Applicants should have strong classroom presence, excellent communication, and organisational skills. Competitive pay and ongoing support from dedicated consultants are provided. This role is a great chance to gain classroom experience and develop a teaching career.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Flexible work schedule

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people is desirable.
• Strong classroom presence and confident management skills required.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and learning materials.
• Support students to remain engaged in their tasks.

Skills

Classroom behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools

Bradford | Full‑Time & Part‑Time Opportunities

The Education Network is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Bradford. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education staff looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise whole classes during the short‑term absence of teaching staff
• Deliver pre‑set lesson plans and learning materials
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students to remain on task and engaged
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people (school‑based experience desirable)
• Strong classroom presence and confident behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A professional, flexible, and reliable approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible work to fit around your availability
• Opportunities across a wide network of Bradford secondary schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Ideal experience for those considering a career in teaching

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team has a combined experience of over 25 years and has an unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high‑volume of applications we receive, only short‑listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.