Cover Supervisor - Wakefield 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. What You'll Be Doing 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 Who This Role Would Suit 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 Why Apply? ✅ 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