Graduate Jobs - Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Wakefield

Not sure if teaching is the right career move for you? Spend a year in the classroom and find out.

A thriving secondary school in Wakefield is looking for a confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for graduates who want meaningful school-based experience before progressing into teacher training, educational psychology, youth work, or other education-focused careers.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll take charge of classes when teachers are absent, ensuring lessons run smoothly and students remain focused on their learning. Every day is different, giving you exposure to a variety of subjects, age groups, and classroom environments.

What You'll Be Doing

Supervising lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
Delivering work that has been prepared by teaching staff
Keeping students engaged and on task
Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining high standards
Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
Gaining a genuine insight into life in a secondary school

Who This Role Would Suit

Recent graduates considering a future in teaching
Individuals with strong communication and leadership skills
Those looking to gain hands-on classroom experience
Candidates with coaching, mentoring, tutoring, sports, or youth work backgrounds
People who can remain calm, organised, and confident in a busy environment

Why Apply?

✅ A fantastic introduction to teaching without needing a teaching qualification

✅ Valuable experience that strengthens applications for PGCEs and teacher training programmes

✅ Supportive school environment with experienced education professionals

✅ Opportunity to make a real impact on young people's day-to-day school experience

✅ Competitive daily rates and potential for longer-term career opportunities

If you've got the confidence to lead a room, the personality to engage young people, and you're curious about where a career in education could take you, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take your first step into the classroom
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed