Cover Supervisor

Location: Bradford, West YorkshireContract Type: Full-time/Part-time (Ad hoc or Long-term placements)Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Are you passionate about education and enjoy working with young people?Veritas Education is seeking dedicated Cover Supervisors to join our team in the Bradford area. Whether you're looking for flexible ad hoc work or a more consistent long-term role, we have opportunities that suit your lifestyle and experience.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting schools by ensuring continuity in the classroom when teachers are unavailable. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Classroom Supervision: Leading a variety of pre-set lessons in the teacher's absence across a range of subjects and year groups, ensuring students remain focused and engaged.
• Behavior Management: Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's behavior policies, fostering a calm and productive learning environment.
• Instruction Delivery: Explaining the work set by the teacher, answering students' questions where possible, and keeping them on track with their tasks.
• Monitoring Progress: Taking responsibility for ensuring students complete the work assigned and addressing any issues with engagement or understanding.
• Providing Feedback: Reporting back to the absent teacher and school leadership about how the lesson progressed, highlighting any noteworthy achievements or challenges.
• Adapting to Needs: Flexibly stepping into a range of subjects and year groups, ensuring consistency and adaptability in your approach.
• Pastoral Care: Acting as a positive role model, supporting students with their learning, and encouraging positive attitudes towards education.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive on variety, enjoy working with young people, and are confident managing groups in an educational setting.

We're looking for individuals who:

• Have previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, or similar educational role (desired but not essential).
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and staff.
• Are adaptable, organized, and capable of thinking on your feet in a dynamic school environment.
• Are confident managing classroom behavior and maintaining high standards of conduct.
• Hold a degree or equivalent qualifications (preferred but not required).
• Are passionate about supporting the education and development of young people.

• Competitive Pay: Receive rates that reflect your skills and experience.
• Flexible Opportunities: Work on a schedule that fits your needs, whether ad hoc or long-term.
• Professional Growth: Access ongoing support, training, and the opportunity to gain experience in diverse educational settings.
• Positive Impact: Make a real difference by contributing to the success and development of young people.
• Supportive Environment: Join a team of like-minded professionals and work in welcoming schools with strong leadership teams.

Veritas Education is a well-established education recruitment agency dedicated to matching talented educators and support staff with schools across the UK. We pride ourselves on our personal, professional and honest approach, ensuring that both our staff and schools receive top-quality service.

If you have the experience and skills required for this role, please apply or contact Sam Waddington on / if you have any questions.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'