Cover Supervisor in Elland

Elland Full-Time 8854 - 8854 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver lessons, and assist students with tasks.
Company: Brooksbank School is dedicated to creating outstanding educational opportunities for young people.
Benefits: Enjoy free parking, a cycle to work scheme, and automatic enrolment in the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
Other info: This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, term time only plus 2 days.
Why this job: Join a supportive team focused on staff wellbeing and professional development.
Qualifications: Experience as a classroom practitioner and good ICT skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 8854 - 8854 £ per year.

Salary: Band F, NJC points 16-19. Actual Salary: £8,427 - £8,854 per annum. Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months, term time only plus 2 days. Hours: 12 hours per week. Monday and Tuesday 08:15 - 14:45. Closing Date: Friday 26th June 2026 at 9am. Start Date: September 2026.

Are you passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated when it comes to delivering lessons to students? Do you recognise yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What we’re looking for:

Experience as a classroom practitioner.
Relevant experience in secondary schools.
Good ICT skills.
Vision, flair and creativity as well as the energy and determination to bring about change.
A strong team player ethic, who works effectively with young people, colleagues and the wider community.
The energy, stamina and commitment to make a difference and create the best possible educational opportunities for the young people at Brooksbank School.

What the role involves in a nutshell:

Supervising whole classes during the short‑term absence of their teacher.
Delivering the lesson their teacher had planned, responding to questions, assisting students to undertake the activities and stay on task, and maintaining order.
Supporting teaching staff with general administration under the direction of the Cover Manager.
Supporting individuals and groups of students to enable access to learning, including those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas.

What you’ll get in return:

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
A supportive and forward‑thinking Leadership Team.
Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.
Free Parking.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Additional holidays linked to service.
Eye Care.
Annual Flu Vaccines.
Home & Technology Scheme.
Rewards and discounts.
GP Online and Prescription Service.
Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
Lifestyle benefits and discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.