Experienced Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 25,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD training

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Cover Supervisor in North Leeds to support students by covering pre-planned lessons and managing classroom behaviour. This full-time position offers a secure opportunity to make a real impact in the classroom. Ideal for someone with experience with young people, it provides a stepping stone into teaching and support careers. Competitive pay rates of £100–£140 per day are available. Apply now for a September start with stability and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, either in or out of school.
• A confident, approachable style with a strong classroom presence.
• Good behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Covering pre-planned lessons across different subjects.
• Creating a calm, focused environment for learning.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policy.
• Supporting students to stay on task and make progress.
• Reporting back to teaching staff at the end of each day.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Confident, approachable style

Good behaviour management

Strong communication skills

Flexible, proactive attitude

Job description

Overview

Leeds | Full-time | ASAP | £100–£140/day (depending on experience)

Not a qualified teacher—but love the buzz of a classroom? This long-term role could be your perfect next step.

We’re working with a fantastic secondary school in Pontefract who are looking for a confident and dependable Cover Supervisor to join their team on a long-term basis starting in September (or earlier if you're available). No jumping from school to school—this is your chance to settle into one setting and really make an impact.

It’s an ideal role for anyone with experience supporting young people who’s looking for consistency, a sense of purpose, and a route into teaching or pastoral work.

Responsibilities

• Covering pre-planned lessons across different subjects
• Creating a calm, focused environment for learning
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policy
• Supporting students to stay on task and make progress
• Reporting back to teaching staff at the end of each day

Requirements

• Experience working with young people (in or out of school)
• A confident, approachable style and strong classroom presence
• Good behaviour management and communication skills
• A flexible, proactive attitude and a genuine interest in education

Why this role?

• A secure long-term position in one welcoming North Leeds School
• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella deductions
• FREE access to Protocol Education’s CPD training
• Ongoing support from your own dedicated consultant
• Great stepping stone into teaching or support careers

Sound like you? Apply now, and let’s get you set up for a September start that offers stability, support and something to build on.

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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