Can you take charge of a classroom and inspire students without always being the subject expert?
Is your passion for education matched by your ability to remain calm and professional under pressure?
Do you enjoy building rapport with young people and helping them make positive choices?
About the Role
A secondary school in Wakefield is seeking a dedicated, confident, and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis starting in September 2025. As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. You won't be expected to teach new content, but you will be required to manage the classroom, ensure students remain on task, and maintain a calm and productive learning environment.
Why This School?
This school is proud of its welcoming environment, high standards of behaviour, and inclusive values. Staff well being and student achievement are equally prioritised. The leadership team is supportive, experienced, and always on hand to offer guidance and training. The school fosters respect, resilience, and responsibility, equipping young people to succeed beyond the classroom.
Requirements
... - Experience working with secondary-aged students (in school or youth settings)
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
Key Skills
- Confident classroom presence
- Strong communication skills
- Behaviour management strategies
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Calm under pressure
Main Responsibilities
- Supervise lessons in the absence of teaching staff
- Deliver pre-set work provided by the absent teacher
- Maintain good order and ensure a purposeful learning environment
- Respond to questions and support student's understanding of the work
- Follow the school's behaviour policy and escalate concerns appropriately
- Manage classroom transitions smoothly and efficiently
- Provide feedback to teaching staff on student behaviour or progress
- Ensure students complete all assigned work
- Promote a safe and respectful classroom atmosphere
- Engage students through encouragement and presence
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).
Ready to take the next step in your career in education?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Cover Supervisor. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.
