Cover Supervisor

Do you have the presence to command a classroom and inspire respect?

Do you believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves an exceptional education?

Can you maintain high expectations while building supportive relationships with teenagers?

As a Cover Supervisor , you are the backbone of the daily school operation. You will be an active presence, delivering high-quality lessons and interventions under the guidance of senior staff. Whether you are managing a full classroom of 30 students or working one-on-one with a learner who needs extra support, your goal is to ensure that learning never stops. You will be a role model, a motivator, and a vital part of the academic journey for students across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Located in the heart of Leeds, the school is a vibrant, diverse, and rapidly improving community. They pride themselves on a culture of high expectations and relentless ambition. When you walk through the doors, you'll find a supportive staff body committed to collaborative working and a student population eager to succeed. They don't just teach; they transform lives.

Requirements

• Experience working with children in the UK.
• The ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)

• Strong classroom management
• Adaptability
• Active listening
• Conflict resolution
• Public speaking/Presentation
• Time management

• Deliver pre-planned cover lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Maintain a purposeful and positive learning environment.
• Implement and uphold the Academy's behaviour policy consistently.
• Deliver small group interventions to boost student progress.
• Provide one-to-one bespoke support for individual learners.
• Ensure all students are engaged and on-task with their set work.
• Collect completed work at the end of the lesson and return it to the appropriate teacher.
• Provide feedback to teachers regarding student engagement and any issues during the lesson.
• Establish fair, respectful, and trusting relationships with all students.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).

Could this be the ideal role for you? Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Cover Supervisor . For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.