Cover Supervisor

Location: Bradford
Job Type: Temporary
Reference: 311038354
Salary: £100 - £120/day
Job Published: 11 August 2026

Cover Supervisor – Bradford

📍 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
🕒 Full-Time, Part-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available
📅 Start Date: ASAP

Ready to make a difference in the classroom and help keep learning on track?

We're looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Bradford. Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a graduate considering a career in teaching, or someone with experience working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll lead pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged, focused, and supported throughout the school day.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 using pre-set lesson plans

  • Managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment

  • Ensuring students stay on task and complete the work set by the teacher

  • Supporting pupils with their learning where appropriate

  • Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour

  • Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and engagement

  • Upholding safeguarding procedures and school expectations at all times

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

✅ Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring or youth work setting

✅ Excellent communication and classroom management skills

✅ Confidence leading a classroom and managing behaviour effectively

✅ A professional, proactive, and flexible approach

✅ A genuine passion for supporting young people and education

✅ Graduates, aspiring teachers and experienced Cover Supervisors are all warmly encouraged to apply

This Role Is Ideal For:

  • Graduates considering a career in teaching

  • Experienced Cover Supervisors looking for their next opportunity

  • Individuals with youth work, coaching or education experience

  • Aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience

  • Those seeking flexible, long-term or permanent opportunities

What We Offer:

🏫 Opportunities within a variety of secondary school settings across Bradford

🤝 Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

🎓 Access to professional development and training opportunities

📈 Career progression and development support

⭐ Long-term and permanent opportunities available

💙 FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education to help you better support pupils' emotional wellbeing and development

💷 Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies

📚 FREE access to our online CPD Academy

👋 Personalised support from a dedicated consultant

🌟 Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings

⚡ Streamlined registration and local bookings

🎁 Referral scheme, earn rewards for referring friends

If you're looking to build a rewarding career in education, gain valuable classroom experience, and make a positive impact in secondary schools across Bradford, we'd love to hear from you.

📩 Apply today to join our team of Cover Supervisors supporting schools across Bradford.