Cover Supervisor – Permanent
Bradford
£100 to £120 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner for the right person)

Calling all aspiring teachers, experienced classroom support staff, and confident graduates ready for their next challenge

We’re working with an outstanding secondary school in Bradford that’s looking for a permanent Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is the kind of school people stay in — supportive leadership, brilliant behaviour, and students who actually want to learn. Yes, really.

This role is perfect for anyone considering a future in teaching, looking to gain valuable classroom experience, or seeking a rewarding role where no two days are ever the same. You'll play a vital role in ensuring learning continues smoothly when teachers are absent.

What makes this school stand out?

✅ Outstanding leadership and a genuinely supportive SLT
✅ Strong behaviour systems, so you can focus on supporting learning with confidence
✅ A welcoming staff team with a collaborative culture
✅ Excellent CPD and progression opportunities
✅ Ideal experience for aspiring teachers and graduates
✅ Opportunities to develop classroom management and leadership skills

The role:

You’ll be:
• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 using pre-planned lesson materials
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Supporting students to stay engaged and complete their work
• Building positive relationships with students and staff
• Becoming part of a school community that values both staff and students

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with young people through education, coaching, youth work, tutoring, or similar settings
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading a classroom
• A calm, adaptable, and proactive approach
• A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed
• Graduates and aspiring teachers are warmly encouraged to apply

And if you’re Thrive trained, even better. If not, no worries, we can help with that too. Protocol Education offers free Thrive training to help you build even more confidence supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing in the classroom

Whether you're looking to gain experience before teacher training or establish yourself within education, this could be the perfect opportunity to take the next step in your career.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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