Graduate Jobs - Cover Supervisor in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

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.

• 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

• 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

✅ 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.