Cover Supervisor

Posting date:	16 October 2025
Salary:	£100 to £130 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	23 October 2025
Location:	Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 5AA
Company:	Randstad Education
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	PR-1457203_1760623931

Summary

Can you command a classroom with confidence and positivity, even in a teacher's absence?

Do you thrive on the challenge of working across diverse subjects and age groups?

Do you have a resilient attitude and excellent behaviour management strategies?

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional individual to fill a full-time Cover Supervisor role at a respected secondary school in Leeds. This vital role involves supervising classes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, ensuring the continuity of learning during short-term teacher absences. The successful candidate will be passionate about education, confident in managing classroom dynamics, and ready to make a positive impact from day one. The role is challenging yet highly rewarding, offering a comprehensive insight into the mechanics of a busy secondary school and serving as an excellent platform for those considering a future in teaching.

About the School

The school is a mixed comprehensive located in the area of Leeds, committed to creating an inspirational community of learning. It is dedicated to high academic attainment combined with a strong emphasis on students moral, social, personal, and spiritual development. The school aims for its students to become caring, committed, self-aware, and confident members of society. It has a supportive culture, excellent facilities, and a collaborative staff team, making it a truly encouraging environment for both students and staff to excel.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting (e.g., youth work, coaching, tutoring).
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one).

Essential Skills

• Classroom Management
• Behaviour De-escalation
• Active Listening
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Improvisation
• Organisational Skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the classroom environment and supervise pupils during pre-set work.
• Deliver and introduce learning activities provided by the absent teacher across various subjects.
• Implement the school's behaviour policy consistently and professionally to maintain a positive working atmosphere.
• Ensure all students remain on task and focused on the learning objective.
• Respond to student queries and provide support to keep learning flowing.
• Collect completed work and resources at the end of the lesson and return them to the appropriate department.
• Report any serious issues or concerns regarding behaviour or safeguarding immediately to a senior member of staff.
• Maintain accurate registers and records of student attendance.
• Supervise pupils on external activities or trips where required.
• Promote the inclusion of all students, fostering a diverse and supportive learning environment.

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.