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About the Role
Leeds City College are seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor with knowledge and experience in the primary school or early years sector to join our Education and Early Years Department. Our team of over 30 staff supports around 600 students, helping them progress to further study, employment, or higher education.
In this role, you will support students aged 16–19 by delivering planned lessons, supervising classes, and maintaining a positive learning environment. You will also assist teaching staff by preparing resources, supervising small groups, and contributing to the smooth running of the department.
Quarry Hill Campus is a fantastic place for both study and work, with learners who thrive in an environment where staff promote high challenge and offer generous support.
What You Will Do
Supervise classes using pre-set work and ensure students remain engaged and on task.
Clarify instructions and provide academic support during cover sessions.
Record attendance and provide feedback on student progress to relevant staff.
Support a caseload of students, including monitoring progress and offering guidance.
Work in partnership with curriculum teams to ensure consistency in delivery.
Adapt to cover lessons across different course levels as required.
Participate in additional duties such as invigilation, enrichment, or pastoral support.
Maintain a safe and respectful learning environment and attend relevant internal meetings
About You
You MUST have knowledge and experience in the primary school or early years sector.
You will be confident, approachable, and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best. With strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships, you will engage and motivate students aged 16–19, creating a supportive and respectful learning environment.
You will have good classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a calm, purposeful atmosphere, even when faced with challenges.
Your organisational skills, flexibility, and ability to use your initiative will allow you to adapt quickly to changing situations.
Experience of working with young people in an educational setting is desirable, along with a good standard of computer literacy to support lesson delivery and communication.
You will be committed to creating a positive, inclusive classroom experience, ensuring students feel supported, safe, and encouraged to develop both their academic and personal skills.
Above all, you will be reliable, professional, and driven to make a positive difference in the lives of our students, contributing to their success and their future pathways.
Safeguarding Statement
SAFEGUARDING
At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Group’s values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity and inclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us please Click here to learn more about our EDI objectives.