Do you thrive in a fast-paced school environment where every day is different?
Can you step up and manage a classroom with confidence and clarity?
Can you build rapport quickly with students of all abilities and backgrounds?
About the role
We are seeking a committed and adaptable Cover Supervisor for a full-time position starting in September 2025 in a thriving and forward-thinking secondary school in Leeds. You will play a vital role in supporting classroom learning by delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring continuity of education in the absence of teaching staff.
About the School
Set in a vibrant and inclusive educational community, this school consistently promotes high aspirations, mutual respect, and academic success. With a strong focus on personal development and a well-established behaviour framework, you'll find a supportive team that prioritises both student welfare and staff wellbeing. The school's ethos centres around providing structure and opportunity-making it the perfect environment to thrive as a Cover Supervisor.
Requirements:
... - Experience working with secondary-aged children or young people.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
- An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Skills Required:
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Classroom or behaviour management experience
- Resilience and patience
- Adaptability and initiative
- Ability to follow and deliver set lesson plans
- Professionalism and reliability
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
- Delivering pre-prepared lessons to classes across KS3 and KS4.
- Managing classroom behaviour effectively and professionally.
- Monitoring student engagement and maintaining a productive atmosphere.
- Ensuring all students remain on task with their assigned work.
- Acting as a positive role model at all times.
- Following the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies.
- Recording any incidents or issues during cover lessons.
- Liaising with teaching staff about lesson plans and feedback.
- Responding to student queries during lessons.
- Supervising students during transitions between lessons.
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).
If you are ready to bring energy, adaptability, and professionalism to a vital school-based role, we want to hear from you.
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of Cover Supervisor. For more information, please contact leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.
