Cover Supervisor - Secondary School
📍 Bradford
🏫 Partner School via Veritas Education
🕒 Immediate Start & September 2026 Opportunities
💼 Full-Time and Flexible Ad Hoc Positions Available
Veritas Education are working in partnership with a number of secondary schools across the Bradford area to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors. We have opportunities available on both a full-time basis and for those seeking flexible ad hoc work, starting immediately and continuing from September.
This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, sports coaches, youth workers, or anyone looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a secondary school setting.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged and on task with pre-planned work. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting pupils' educational progress.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise lessons using work set by teaching staff
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Ensure students remain focused and productive throughout lessons
Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson outcomes
Support the wider school community as required
Promote a safe and positive learning environment
Requirements
Experience working with young people is desirable
Strong communication and classroom management skills
Confidence leading groups of students aged 11-16
A professional and adaptable approach
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
Competitive daily rates of pay
Flexible working opportunities to fit around your availability
Long-term and permanent opportunities available
Ongoing support from a dedicated Veritas Education consultant
Access to CPD and career development opportunities
Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in teaching
Why Veritas Education?
Veritas Education is a trusted education recruitment agency working in line with Department for Education standards. We support schools across West Yorkshire by placing high-quality education professionals into rewarding roles.
Safeguarding Statement
Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment practices.
Apply Now
To apply or find out more, please contact:
Sam Waddington
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If you are looking for a rewarding role in education and want to make a positive impact in secondary schools across Bradford, we would love to hear from you.
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 interviewVeritas 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
