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
Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils follow pre-prepared lesson plans
• 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
Experience working with young people (school, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, sports coaching, etc.)
• 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
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
• Full-time availability (Monday–Friday, term-time only)
Excellent daily pay
• Flexible working options
• Exclusive partnerships with schools and multi-academy trusts
• Over 1,000 accredited, discounted CPD courses
• Educator Wellbeing Hub + free wellbeing eBook
• School Preparation Pack
• 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