Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Secondary School in Wakefield

Immediate Start | Full‑Time | Ongoing Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into classrooms when teachers are absent, ensuring students stay on task and follow the work set. You'll manage the class, maintain routines, and support the school's behaviour expectations. No planning or marking required - just a steady presence, clear communication, and the ability to manage a classroom with confidence.

• Someone confident working with secondary‑aged students
• Strong classroom presence and the ability to maintain order
• Clear communicator with a calm, consistent approach
• Reliable, adaptable, and happy to work across different subjects
• Experience in education or youth settings is beneficial but not essential

• Supportive SLT and a welcoming staff team
• Clear routines and strong behaviour systems
• Opportunities for development and progression
• A positive, settled school culture
• Convenient Wakefield location with good transport links

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates considering teaching in the future
• Experienced Cover Supervisors or Teaching Assistants
• Youth workers, sports coaches or mentors transitioning into schools
• Anyone confident, reliable, and motivated to support young people