Secondary Cover Supervisor – Aspiring Teachers

Secondary Cover Supervisor – Ideal for Aspiring Teachers (Leeds)

We are looking to appoint a confident, adaptable, and proactive Secondary Cover Supervisor to support a high‑performing secondary school in Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals who are considering a career in teaching and want to build hands‑on classroom experience in a supportive environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes during teacher absences, ensure pupils remain on task, and help maintain a positive, calm, and productive learning environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting behaviour, guiding pupils through set work, and helping to keep lessons running smoothly across a range of subjects.

This position is perfect for aspiring teachers
, graduates, youth workers, tutors, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to step into education.

• Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils follow pre‑prepared lesson plans
• Maintain positive behaviour and keep students focused and engaged
• Deliver activities confidently across a range of subjects (no planning required)
• Provide 1:1 or small‑group support where needed to help pupils access learning
• Build positive relationships with students, supporting their academic and personal development
• Work with teaching staff and pastoral teams to uphold school expectations, routines, and safeguarding
• Model professionalism, consistency, and fairness to help create a safe, calm learning atmosphere
• Support wider school duties such as break/lunch supervision, transitions, or cover for support staff
• Offer feedback to teachers about pupil engagement, progress, or behaviour during cover periods

• Experience working with young people (school, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, etc.)
• Strong communication skills and confidence managing a classroom setting
• Calm, reliable, and able to think on your feet in a fast‑paced school environment
• Genuine interest in education — ideal for aspiring teachers or those considering a PGCE
• Resilient, professional, and consistent approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Full‑time availability (Monday–Friday, term‑time only)

• Excellent daily pay
• Flexible working options
• Exclusive partnerships with schools and multi‑academy trusts
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal
• FREE lesson plans and classroom resources
• Educator Wellbeing Hub + free wellbeing eBook
• Opportunities for long‑term roles, permanent contracts, and routes into teaching

This is a rewarding and dynamic role where you’ll gain invaluable experience, build your confidence, and directly support young people’s learning every day. If you’re motivated, positive, and keen to develop a career in education, we’d love to hear from you.