Job description

Cover Supervisor – Wakefield

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Day-to-day / Long-term
Start Date: Immediate

A secondary school in Wakefield is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to support classroom learning and supervise lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

About the School:
This secondary school in Wakefield is committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour, achievement and attendance. The school promotes a structured learning environment where staff work closely together to ensure students stay focused, supported and engaged across a broad curriculum. Clear routines and consistent expectations help create a positive atmosphere for both students and staff.

About the Cover Supervisor Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring students complete pre-set work and remain on task. You will be responsible for maintaining a productive classroom environment and supporting behaviour management across different subjects.

Cover Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • Supervise secondary school classes (KS3 and KS4) during teacher absence
  • Deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain on task
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • Support students to stay engaged in their learning
  • Report any behaviour or safeguarding concerns to relevant staff
  • Work across a range of subjects and year groups as required

Requirements for Cover Supervisor in Wakefield:

  • Experience working with young people in a school or education setting
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • Confident, calm and professional approach
  • Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments
  • Reliable and consistent approach to work

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a Cover Supervisor role within a secondary school in Wakefield.

To apply for this Cover Supervisor role, please submit your CV today.

To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:

  • Have the right to work in the UK
  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years
  • Have a DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education

For more information or to apply, please contact sam.scott@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, please apply via the application link.