Cover Supervisor
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Normanton, West Yorkshire |
| Area | Bradford, United Kingdom |
| Sector | Secondary Education - Teacher |
| Salary | £110 - £130 per day |
| Start Date | September 2026 |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | CS26_1785502803 |
| Job Views | 10 |
- Description
Veritas Education is currently recruiting confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Normanton and the wider Wakefield area. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced cover supervisors, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable school-based experience.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning by supervising classes during teacher absences and ensuring students remain focused and engaged with pre-set work.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising whole classes in the absence of the class teacher.
- Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students complete assigned work.
- Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Creating a positive and productive learning environment.
- Supporting students with their learning and responding to queries where appropriate.
- Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and student behaviour.
- Working across a variety of subjects and year groups.
We Are Looking For Individuals Who:
- Have experience working with young people in schools, coaching, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, or similar settings.
- Are confident leading groups of students in a classroom environment.
- Possess strong communication and behaviour management skills.
- Can remain calm, professional, and adaptable in different school settings.
- Are organised, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting education.
- Have a genuine interest in helping young people succeed.
Ideal For:
- Graduates considering a career in teaching.
- Aspiring teachers looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training.
- Experienced Cover Supervisors seeking flexible work.
- Education professionals returning to the sector.
- Individuals with transferable skills from youth work, sports coaching, or support roles.
What Veritas Education Offers:
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Flexible day-to-day, short-term, and long-term placements.
- Opportunities in a range of supportive secondary schools across Wakefield.
- Ongoing guidance from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
- Access to training and CPD opportunities.
- Potential pathways into teacher training and permanent school positions.
Essential Requirements:
- Right to work in the UK.
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
- Two professional references covering the last two years.
- A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Apply Today
If you are looking for a rewarding role within secondary education and want to gain valuable classroom experience in schools across Normanton and Wakefield, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now through Veritas Education and take the next step in your education career.
Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and comprehensive referencing in line with safer recruitment practices and DfE guidance.
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 interview
Veritas 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.'
- Experience
- Previous experience working in UK secondary schools
