Cover Supervisor

Permanent
part-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference CS26_1775026803

Closing date May 1, 2026

Location Bradford, United Kingdom

Type
Part-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Veritas Education is currently recruiting engaging, confident, and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Dewsbury and the wider Kirklees area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with young people and who are looking to develop their experience within education.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of teaching staff. You will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared work to classes, managing behaviour in line with school policies, and ensuring students remain focused and supported throughout the lesson.

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Experienced support staff looking to progress
• Tutors, youth workers, sports coaches, or those with transferable experience working with young people

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering set work to classes across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Supporting students to stay on task and engage with learning
• Following safeguarding and behaviour policies in line with DfE and school standards
• Providing feedback to teaching staff where necessary

Requirements

• Experience working with young people (formal or informal)
• Confidence in leading a classroom and managing behaviour
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A positive, professional approach in line with school and DfE expectations
• A valid enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Ongoing CPD opportunities through Veritas Education
• Support from a dedicated consultant specialising in secondary education across Wakefield & Kirklees
• Opportunities to transition into long-term or permanent roles

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and ready to support secondary learners in Dewsbury, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV or contact Veritas Education for more information.

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.'