Job description
Make a Difference Every Day: Cover Supervisor – Wakefield Secondary School
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £110–£130 per day
Hours: 8:00am – 3:30pm
Contract: Long-term supply, with the opportunity to become permanent
We are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Wakefield.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is confident managing a classroom environment. You will supervise pupils and deliver pre-set work across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain focused and engaged with their learning.
Your Responsibilities
- Supervise classes in the absence of the usual teacher.
- Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure pupils remain engaged with their work.
- Maintain a calm, positive and well-managed classroom environment.
- Manage behaviour in line with the school’s policies and expectations.
- Support pupils with their learning where appropriate.
- Build positive relationships with students and staff.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupils’ engagement and behaviour.
- Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment at all times.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is confident, reliable, organised and able to manage a classroom effectively.
Previous experience working in a school or with young people is desirable, but we would also consider candidates with experience in youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, tutoring or similar settings.
Most importantly, you will:
- Have strong classroom management skills.
- Be confident and consistent when managing behaviour.
- Build positive relationships with young people.
- Communicate effectively with pupils and staff.
- Be adaptable and comfortable covering a range of subjects.
- Have high expectations of students.
- Be committed to supporting pupils to achieve their potential.
What’s on Offer?
- £110–£130 per day.
- 8:00am–3:30pm school-day hours.
- Long-term supply position with the opportunity to become permanent.
- Supportive secondary school environment.
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience within education.
- A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people.
Interested? Please send your CV to sam.scott@gsleducation.com to find out more and apply.