Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 28 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £88.92 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 August 2025 |
| Location: | Wakefield, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR-1430407_1753717094 |
Summary
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, energetic school environment?
Are you passionate about helping students achieve, even when plans change?
Are you flexible, resilient, and organised under pressure?
About the Role:
This is a full-time Cover Supervisor role in a reputable and high-achieving secondary school in the Wakefield area. This is a perfect opportunity for a graduate, aspiring teacher, or experienced education professional who wants to gain in-class experience in a well-organised and welcoming secondary school setting. You'll be working in a school that places a strong emphasis on discipline, achievement, and support for both staff and students.
What Makes This School Special?The school you'll be joining is part of a successful academy trust and is known for high standards, exceptional support for staff, and a clear behaviour policy that is consistently applied. With a well-structured day, excellent facilities, and a student body that values learning, this is an ideal environment for those looking to build a future in education.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with secondary-aged students (desirable)
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- A genuine interest in education and classroom management
- An Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one).
Skills:
- Classroom management
- Conflict resolution
- Organisation and time management
- Communication (written and verbal)
- Adaptability
- Initiative
- Supervise students during teacher absences
- Ensure pupils remain on task with set work
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policy
- Take attendance and report absences
- Communicate effectively with teaching staff
- Ensure a calm and respectful learning environment
- Follow safeguarding procedures rigorously
- Support individual students when needed
- Promote high expectations and consistent routines
- Cover duties such as break or lunch supervision
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.