Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Berwick-upon-Tweed. This role offers variety, allowing candidates to engage with students while supporting lesson delivery without the need for lesson planning or marking. Ideal for those looking to gain experience in education, the school prioritizes a positive environment with a friendly staff and well-behaved pupils.

Benefits

Friendly staff and well-behaved pupils

Supportive leadership

Regular bookings and steady routine

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (schools, sports, coaching).
• Great communication and a good sense of humour.
• Calm and confident presence in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pre-set lessons when teachers are away.
• Keeping pupils engaged and on task.
• Supporting the school day-to-day without planning or marking.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Calm presence

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Berwick-upon-Tweed

Location: Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland
Pay: £110–£120 per day (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Full-time or part-time – your choice

Love the energy of a school day but not so keen on marking piles and lesson planning marathons? Cover supervising might just be your thing.

We’re working with a fantastic secondary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed looking for a confident, reliable Cover Supervisor to step in and support lessons across the school. Whether you're eyeing a future in teaching or just want a rewarding role with variety, this is a great place to start.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervising pre-set lessons when teachers are away

• Keeping pupils on task and engaged (with a bit of charm and confidence!)

• Supporting the school day-to-day—no planning or marking required

• Gaining loads of experience across subjects and year groups

What the school offers:

• Friendly staff and well-behaved pupils

• Supportive SLT and clear expectations

• Regular bookings and a steady routine—no scrambling in the morning

• A great foot in the door if you're exploring a career in education

What you’ll need:

• Experience working with young people (schools, sports, coaching, youth work)

• A calm, confident presence in the classroom

• Great communication and a good sense of humour

• Flexibility and a genuine interest in supporting learners

No two days are the same—but every one is a chance to make a difference.

Apply today or drop us a message for a quick chat about the role.

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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