Cover Supervisors - Secondary schools

Protocol Education Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in Leeds. This role involves supervising classes during teachers' absences, managing student behavior, and engaging students with set lesson plans. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people, strong communication skills, and a flexible, can-do attitude. Opportunities for professional development are available, along with weekly pay and ongoing support.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Ongoing support from local consultant

Flexible roles

Opportunities in various educational settings

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, coaching, or youth work.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in teachers' absence.
• Follow lesson plans to keep students engaged.
• Manage behavior according to school policies.
• Build positive relationships with staff and students.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong communication

Classroom presence

Flexibility

Can-do attitude

Interest in student learning

Job description

Cover Supervisors Needed – Leeds Secondary Schools

Love being in the classroom but not so keen on planning and marking? Cover supervision could be the perfect fit.

We’re looking for confident, adaptable people to step into secondary schools across Leeds as Cover Supervisors. You’ll be keeping lessons on track, supporting students, and making sure the day runs smoothly – no two days are ever the same!

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising whole classes in the absence of the teacher
• Following set lesson plans and keeping pupils engaged
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies
• Building positive relationships with staff and students

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work all count!)
• Strong communication and classroom presence
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude
• A genuine interest in supporting students’ learning

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella company faff)
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from your local consultant
• Flexible roles that fit around you
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

Whether you’re considering teaching in the future or simply want a rewarding role that makes a difference every day, cover supervising is a brilliant way to gain experience and enjoy the buzz of school life.

Apply today and let’s get you started in Leeds secondary schools.

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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