Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience in secondary education? Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom? Veritas Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Batley.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or individuals with transferable skills who are passionate about supporting young people in education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-set work, manage classroom behaviour, ensure students remain engaged with their learning, and maintain a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes during teacher absence.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions.
• Managing student behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supporting students to complete work set by teaching staff.
• Reporting back to relevant staff on lesson outcomes and behaviour.
• Ensuring the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management abilities.
• A confident, professional, and adaptable approach.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What Veritas Education Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule.
• Access to a variety of local secondary schools.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Veritas Education Consultant.
• Opportunities for long-term placements and permanent positions.
• Valuable experience for those considering a career in teaching.

About Veritas Education

Veritas Education is a leading education recruitment agency committed to matching talented education professionals with schools across Yorkshire and the UK. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional support to both our candidates and partner schools.

Apply Today

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are looking for a rewarding role within education, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, submit your CV today or contact Tom at Veritas Education on or email tbrady@veritas-education for more information about Cover Supervisor opportunities in Batley.

Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'