Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Hexham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support a secondary school in Hexham. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absences and maintaining student engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, a calm demeanor, and a confident approach. Flexible working arrangements are available, making it suitable for aspiring teachers or experienced support staff looking for a rewarding opportunity.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE Thrive and CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible bookings

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in schools or similar settings.
• Flexible attitude desired.
• Thrive training is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during teacher absences.
• Keeping classes structured and running smoothly.
• Helping pupils stay focused on pre-set lesson plans.

Skills

Calmness

Confidence

Building rapport

Quick-thinking

Education

Experience with young people

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Hexham

Location: Hexham, Northumberland
Pay: £100–£120 per day (paid weekly via PAYE)
Start: September 2025
Contract: Full-time or part-time, flexible days available

Love the buzz of the classroom but not looking to plan lessons?
This could be just the role for you.

We’re working with a friendly secondary school in Hexham that’s looking for an adaptable and confident Cover Supervisor to join their team. You’ll be stepping into lessons with everything prepped—your job is to keep learning on track and students engaged.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising classes during teacher absences

• Keeping things calm, structured, and running smoothly

• Following pre-set lesson plans and helping pupils stay focused

• Working closely with school staff and SLT

What we’re looking for:

• Someone calm, confident, and great at building rapport

• Experience with young people (in schools, youth work, coaching, etc.)

• A flexible attitude and quick-thinking mindset

• Bonus points if you’re Thrive trained—or keen to get certified (we’ll help with that!)

Why this school?
Supportive team and well-behaved pupils
Easy parking and good transport links
Welcoming ethos and great staffroom vibes

Why work with Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella company surprises)

• FREE Thrive and CPD training opportunities

• Your own dedicated consultant who listens and supports

• Flexible bookings that fit around your life

Whether you’re an aspiring teacher, experienced TA, or looking for a rewarding new path, this role offers variety, flexibility, and a foot in the door.

Ready to step in and step up? Apply now or drop us a message for a chat.

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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