Cover Supervisor

Education World Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

PAYE only

Free CPD opportunities

Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot

Supportive team

Candidate-first approach

Referral bonus

Job summary

Education World Ltd is recruiting for Cover Supervisors to support partner secondary schools across Durham and Teesside. This opportunity offers both full-time and part-time/casual roles, with ongoing recruitment across multiple sites within a trusted multi-academy trust.

You will cover lessons for absent staff, foster an inclusive classroom, clearly explain tasks, and maintain discipline as required. This is a school-based role with opportunities to gain experience working with children in a

Qualifications

• Covering lessons for absent or unavailable teaching staff and assisting students with prepared work.
• Maintain a welcoming, calm, respectful classroom environment while building relationships with students.
• Explain tasks clearly, monitor engagement, and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality work.
• Maintain thorough records of student behaviour and administer disciplinary measures when needed.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons for absent staff and support students with prepared work.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment with a calm, respectful atmosphere.
• Explain tasks clearly, keep students engaged, and provide guidance and feedback.
• Record student behaviour and implement appropriate disciplinary measures when needed.

Job description

Cover Supervisor - secondary schools

Full time and part time/casual roles available.

We have recently engaged with a multi-academy trust to assist in their staffing, so recruitment for this role in ongoing across their sites.

Our partner schools across Durham and Teesside are on the lookout for Cover Supervisors to join their team in the coming weeks. This is a brilliant opportunity to gain experience with children in a school-based setting.

Your Role As a Cover Supervisor:

• Covering lessons for absent or unavailable teaching staff, and assisting students in different classes with prepared work.
• Foster a welcoming and inclusive classroom environment, maintaining a calm, respectful, and purposeful atmosphere while building strong and trusting relationships with students.
• Clearly explain tasks to students, ensuring their understanding and providing guidance and support throughout the lesson. Keep students engaged, offer encouragement, and provide constructive feedback to ensure tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Maintain thorough records of student behaviour, both positive and negative, and administer appropriate disciplinary measures when needed.

Why Work with Education World?

• REC Audited Education Status - We're officially recognised for maintaining the highest recruitment standards in education
• Weekly Pay - Always on time, every Friday
• PAYE Only - No umbrella companies, no hidden fees
• Free CPD Opportunities - Upskill with access to a wide range of professional development
• Rated 4.9 on Trustpilot - Join hundreds of happy educators who've rated us excellent
• Supportive Team - Dedicated consultants who know your area and your schools
• Candidate First Approach - Your needs, your preferences, your wellbeing – always our priority
• Referral Bonus - refer your educator friends and earn uncapped bonus payments -our way of saying thank you (terms and conditions apply)

Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in education and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to comprehensive safeguarding and compliance checks in line with regulatory requirements and the REC Code of Professional Practice.

Education World is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, inclusion, and fairness throughout our recruitment processes and within the schools we support.