Cover Supervisor / Unqualified Teacher – Secondary School
Location: Halifax
Contract: Full-time and part time/ad hoc available
Salary: Weekly pay
We are working with a range of thriving secondary schools in Halifax that are looking for a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor (or unqualified teacher with strong classroom presence) to join them from December 2025 or January 2026.
You will be expected to lead pre-planned lessons, keep students on track, and ensure learning continues smoothly when teachers are away. If you have got experience working with children and/or young people and can command a room with calm confidence, this could be your perfect role for you.
Do not worry about not being an expert in every subject - work will be set. The work that is left will be easy to follow and the students able to follow. Your role will be to facilitate and ensure everything runs smoothly.
We can also provide FREE COVER SUPERVISOR TRAINING so you can be best prepared for your new role!
What the schools offers:
* Supportive team and clear behaviour systems
* Well-resourced classrooms and strong routines
* A welcoming environment with ongoing development opportunities
* A chance to gain valuable experience before teacher training (if that’s your goal!)
What we’re looking for:
* Experience working with secondary-aged students (in schools, youth work, tutoring, or similar)
* Confidence managing behaviour and leading a class solo
* Adaptability and a proactive attitude, you’ll need to think on your feet
* Someone who enjoys variety and thrives on building rapport with students
This is a great stepping-stone for aspiring teachers, or anyone with strong communication and people skills who enjoys working with young people.
Why join Teaching Personnel?
* Weekly pay – no company fee
* Access to our free CPD Academy (behaviour, safeguarding, Thrive, and more)
* Friendly, local consultant who’ll support you from day one
* Smooth, speedy registration process and regular local roles
Interested? Apply now or get in touch by clicking the link below.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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