Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Limited; Horsham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD Academy access

Thrive training through Protocol

Long‑term opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland. You will deliver pre‑planned lessons, manage classroom behaviour and support students in completing set work.

This role is ideal for graduates seeking classroom experience with weekly pay and long‑term opportunities. Immediate and September starts are available, with a supportive induction and ongoing guidance from Protocol Education throughout your placement.

Qualifications

• Graduates from any subject background.
• Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive role models who can inspire young people.
• Individuals who can remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Proactive and adaptable candidates.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Support students in completing set work.
• Encourage engagement and participation across a range of subjects.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and conduct.
• Gain experience working across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Develop valuable classroom management and communication skills.

Skills

Graduate status

Communication skills

Positive role model

Calm under pressure

Proactive

Interest in education

Job description

Are you a graduate, aspiring teacher or confident individual looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a secondary school setting?

Protocol Education is recruiting a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a successful secondary school in Ashington, Northumberland. This is an excellent opportunity to gain first‑hand experience managing classrooms, supporting learning and developing the skills needed for a future career in education.

The school is committed to high aspirations, inclusion and helping every student achieve their full potential, making it an ideal environment for those looking to build experience within secondary education.

Ashington, Northumberland
£92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE)
Full‑Time | Immediate & September Starts Available | Long‑Term Opportunity

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Support students in completing set work.
• Encourage engagement and participation across a range of subjects.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Promote high standards of behaviour and conduct.
• Gain experience working across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Develop valuable classroom management and communication skills.

No lesson planning is required, allowing you to focus on delivering learning and supporting students throughout the school day.

Why This Role?

This is one of the best routes into teaching and education, providing invaluable classroom experience while allowing you to develop confidence leading groups of young people.

It is particularly suited to individuals considering careers in:

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• Youth Work
• Social Work
• Behaviour Support
• SEN Support
• Pastoral Care

We're Looking For

• Graduates from any subject background.
• Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive role models who can inspire young people.
• Individuals who can remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Proactive and adaptable candidates.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.

Applications are welcomed from:

• Recent Graduates
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Teaching Assistants
• Learning Mentors
• Cover Supervisors
• Support Workers
• Aspiring Teachers

Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential.

Pay & Benefits

• £92.63 - £115.00 per day (PAYE only)
• Weekly pay
• No umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• FREE Thrive training through Protocol Education
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

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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