Cover Supervisor (Secondary Schools)

Choice Teachers; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Holiday pay

Refer a Friend bonus

Pension contributions

AWR compliance

Job summary

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Wakefield WF1. This unqualified role offers day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities with part-time and full-time options, aligned to school hours.

Ideal candidates have experience with children or young people, strong behaviour management, and can work independently. DBS checked and right to work in the UK are required, with support from a local recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two professional references.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of their usual teacher.
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure pupils remain focused and engaged.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage positive behaviour.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and calmly.
• Work across a range of subjects and year groups.

Skills

Experience with children

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Independent worker

Reliability

Education

A-Level education

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR - SECONDARY SCHOOLS

Wakefield WF1 | Unqualified Role

Do you have a passion for making a positive difference to children and young people?

Are you looking for flexible work that fits around your lifestyle, with school hours and no evenings or weekends?

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in the Wakefield WF1 area.

Due to an increase in staffing requests from our schools, we have opportunities available for day-to-day, short-term and long-term cover, with both part‑time and full‑time options available.

This is an excellent opportunity if you have experience working with young people and are looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment.

What will you be doing?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of their usual teacher.
• Deliver pre‑set work and ensure pupils remain focused and engaged.
• Build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
• Support pupils with their learning and encourage positive behaviour.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and calmly.
• Work across a range of subjects and year groups.

Who are we looking for?

You could be a great fit if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Have experience managing challenging behaviour - whether in a school, residential, youth, sports or other relevant setting.
• Are confident, approachable and able to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Can work independently and use your initiative.
• Are reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding.
• Are looking for flexible work within school hours.

A‑Level education or equivalent is desirable but not essential, depending on experience.

This role can also be ideal for graduates or those considering a PGCE or career in teaching, as it provides valuable experience working within secondary schools.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two professional references.
• Relevant experience working with children or young people.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

What Choice Teachers can offer you

• Flexible working - choose day‑to‑day or longer‑term opportunities.
• Part‑time or full‑time work to suit your availability.
• School‑hours work with no requirement for evenings or weekends.
• Competitive rates of pay, inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.
• Weekly or monthly pay - you choose what suits you.
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.
• Pension contributions, subject to qualifying criteria.
• Full compliance with AWR, ensuring you receive the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• Support from a local, experienced recruitment team who understand the schools and opportunities in your area.

Why Choice Teachers?

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