Secondary Cover Supervisor – Ideal for Aspiring Teachers

1 week ago

Leeds, Leeds, United Kingdom Milk Education Full time €24,000 per year

About the Role:

We are looking to appoint a confident, adaptable, and proactive
Secondary Cover Supervisor
to support a high-performing secondary school in Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals who are considering a career in teaching and want to build hands-on classroom experience in a supportive environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes during teacher absences, ensure pupils remain on task, and help maintain a positive, calm, and productive learning environment. You'll play a key role in supporting behaviour, guiding pupils through set work, and helping to keep lessons running smoothly across a range of subjects.

This position is perfect for
aspiring teachers
, graduates, youth workers, tutors, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to step into education.

Cover Supervisor – Leeds | Secondary | Aspiring Teacher Pathway

Key Responsibilities


• Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils follow pre-prepared lesson plans


• Maintain positive behaviour and keep students focused and engaged


• Deliver activities confidently across a range of subjects (no planning required)


• Provide 1:1 or small-group support where needed to help pupils access learning


• Build positive relationships with students, supporting their academic and personal development


• Work with teaching staff and pastoral teams to uphold school expectations, routines, and safeguarding


• Model professionalism, consistency, and fairness to help create a safe, calm learning atmosphere


• Support wider school duties such as break/lunch supervision, transitions, or cover for support staff


• Offer feedback to teachers about pupil engagement, progress, or behaviour during cover periods

Requirements


• Experience working with young people (school, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, etc.)


• Strong communication skills and confidence managing a classroom setting


• Calm, reliable, and able to think on your feet in a fast-paced school environment


• Genuine interest in education — ideal for aspiring teachers or those considering a PGCE


• Resilient, professional, and consistent approach


• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)


• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, term-time only)

Benefits to YOU


• Excellent daily pay


• Fast-track registration


• Flexible working options


• Exclusive partnerships with schools and multi-academy trusts


• Access to our FREE Perks Portal


• Over 1,000 accredited, discounted CPD courses


• FREE lesson plans and classroom resources


• Educator Wellbeing Hub + free wellbeing eBook


• School Preparation Pack


• 24/7 consultant support


• Opportunities for long-term roles, permanent contracts, and routes into teaching

This is a rewarding and dynamic role where you'll gain invaluable experience, build your confidence, and directly support young people's learning every day. If you're motivated, positive, and keen to develop a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Cover Supervisor – Leeds | Education and Training | Aspiring Teacher

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