Cover Supervisor - Whitehaven Secondary School

Veritas Education Recruitment; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working options

Ongoing support from an education cons

CPD and training opportunities

Job summary

Veritas Education Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across Whitehaven's secondary schools from September 2026. This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, youth workers, or anyone with experience working with young people seeking classroom experience.

You will supervise classes during teacher absences, deliver pre-set lessons, and help maintain a positive learning environment while supporting students to stay focused and on task.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences and ensure students stay engaged with pre-set work.
• Deliver pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools | Whitehaven | September 2026 Start

Veritas Education are recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a number of secondary schools in Whitehaven from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, youth workers, teaching assistants, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with their learning and complete the work provided.

The Role:

• September 2026 start
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Daily supply and long-term assignments
• Deliver pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
• Support students in staying focused and on task

The Ideal Candidate:

• Confident leading groups of young people
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, professional and adaptable approach
• Graduates and aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What Veritas Education Offers:

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible working options
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Routes into teacher training and permanent education roles

Whether you're considering a future career in teaching or looking for a rewarding role within education, this is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in local secondary schools.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community'