Cover Supervisor

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference Cover26_1772621048
Closing date April 3, 2026
Location Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Veritas Education is working closely with a number of secondary schools across Huddersfield who are seeking confident, reliable, and motivated Cover Supervisors to support their staffing needs. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, graduates, or individuals with experience working with young people in an educational or leadership capacity.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring that students remain on task and engaged with pre-prepared work. You'll play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment and upholding the school's expectations in line with Department for Education standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver pre-set work to classes across KS3 and KS4
  • Maintain a calm and focused classroom environment
  • Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
  • Support students in completing learning activities
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress or behaviour
  • Supervise students in the classroom and occasionally during break/lunchtime duties

    • About You

    We are looking for individuals who are:

  • Confident, adaptable, and able to engage with secondary-aged learners
  • Professional, punctual, and reliable
  • Able to manage behaviour positively and constructively
  • Strong communicators with a calm and assertive presence
  • Interested in working within education, whether short-term or as a step toward teacher training

    • Experience working with young people-whether in schools, sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, or similar-is highly desirable but not essential, as full training can be provided.

    What Veritas Education Offers

  • Competitive daily rates and weekly pay
  • Flexible work to suit your availability
  • Opportunities for long-term placements and career progression
  • Support from a dedicated consultant specialising in the Kirklees and Wakefield area
  • Access to free CPD, safeguarding training, and professional development resources

    • How to Apply

    If you are enthusiastic about supporting young people and would like to join our network of Cover Supervisors in Huddersfield, please apply today with your CV. A member of the Veritas Education team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

    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.'

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