Dynamic Cover Supervisor - Flexible Hours & Growth Paths

Veritas Education Recruitment; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Wide range of Wakefield schools

Support from education consultant

School-based experience

Career progression

Free CPD

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to work across Wakefield secondary schools. This role suits graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with youth-work experience seeking classroom exposure.

You will supervise classes during short-term absences, deliver pre-set work, and maintain engagement while upholding school policies to ensure continuity of learning.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students in education, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or similar settings.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent behaviour management and organisational abilities.
• Confidence leading groups of students independently.
• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people's learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes in the absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and learning activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students in completing assigned work.
• Create a positive and productive learning environment.
• Report concerns or incidents to the relevant school staff.
• Adapt confidently to different subjects and year groups.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Organisational abilities

Proactive & flexible

Job description

Veritas Education is seeking confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to work across Wakefield secondary schools. This role suits graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with youth-work experience seeking classroom exposure.

You will supervise classes during short-term absences, deliver pre-set work, and maintain engagement while upholding school policies to ensure continuity of learning.