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?
The Role
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.
The School
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)
Key Skills
- Strong classroom management
- Adaptability
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Public speaking/Presentation
- Time management
Responsibilities
- 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 leeds@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01132462500 to speak to the secondary team.
