Cover Supervisor

Company: New Directions
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Location: Leeds
Job Description:

New Directions Education are recruiting a pool of confident, adaptable, and compassionate Cover Supervisors to work across a range secondary schools in Leeds. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people from KS3 – KS5 to achieve their full potential in a safe, engaging, and inclusive environment.

We are looking for people who are:

  • Confident in managing classroom environments and promoting positive behaviour
  • Able to adapt teaching and support approaches to meet individual needs
  • Patient, empathetic, and resilient when working with pupils who may display challenging behaviour
  • Passionate about inclusive education and committed to making a difference in the lives of young people

As a Cover Supervisor, your working day will involve:

  • Delivering pre-prepared lessons and activities to learners with a range of abilities
  • Supporting students in maintaining engagement and focus throughout the school day
  • Adapting your approach to meet individual learning styles and needs, including those with autism, complex learning difficulties, and SEMH needs
  • Promoting positive behaviour and creating a calm, supportive classroom environment
  • Building positive, trusting relationships with students, families, and staff teams
  • Ensuring the safety, dignity, and wellbeing of every learner under your supervision

All roles are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026