Classroom Supervisor – Pontefract
Location: Pontefract
Start Date: January 2026 or ASAP
Contract: Full-time, part-time, fixed-term or flexible work
A brilliant way to get into teaching
Build classroom confidence
Keep life flexible ⚖️
Thinking about teaching but not quite ready to jump into training? Or maybe you’re already qualified and want a calmer, more balanced week.
Working as a Cover Supervisor in Pontefract is a brilliant way to get hands-on classroom experience, without the pressure of planning and marking.
We work closely with secondary schools across Pontefract and the surrounding areas. They’re welcoming, well-run, and keen to bring in reliable, friendly people who enjoy working with young people and keeping learning on track.
Choose the work style that suits you
Settle into one local school
If you like routine and consistency, you can work full-time in one school, get to know the pupils and staff, and really feel part of the team . Ideal if you’re thinking about teacher training in the future.
Stay flexible across Pontefract schools
Need work that fits around childcare, studies, or another role? Choose the days you’re available and we’ll match you with nearby schools. No pressure, no last-minute guilt, just flexibility that works .
What you’ll be doing
• Supervising classes during teacher absence
• Supporting pupils with pre-set lesson work
• Creating a calm, positive classroom environment
• Being a consistent, approachable presence in school
No QTS needed. If you’ve worked with young people, communicate well, and can bring steady, calm energy into a classroom, you’re exactly who schools are looking for.
This role suits
• Graduates exploring a career in teaching
• People considering teacher training
• Educators wanting a break from planning and marking
• Parents, students, and career-changers needing balance
• Qualified teachers wanting flexibility
What you get with Protocol Education
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• A friendly consultant who actually listens
• Local schools in Pontefract we know well
• Simple, supportive registration
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
If you want classroom experience, flexibility, or a stepping stone into teaching, we’d love to chat.
Drop me a message and let’s find something that fits you
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.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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