Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Kenton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Supportive school environment

Training and development opportunities

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role is ideal for graduates or those aiming for a teaching career, offering varied hours and a chance to impact student learning.

You will deliver prepared lessons, supervise classes, and help maintain a constructive classroom environment. A strong communicator with calm leadership can thrive in this supportive educational recruitment setting.

Qualifications

• No formal teaching qualification required
• Experience with young people in schools, tutoring, youth work, or related settings preferred
• Strong communication and rapport-building skills essential

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students with their learning and ensure work is completed
• Provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons

Skills

Classroom presence

Behaviour management

UK experience with young people

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Student support

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Kenton - Newcastle Upon Tyne

Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: ASAP

Are you looking to take your first step into a rewarding career in education? Do you enjoy working with young people and making a positive impact in the classroom?

We’re looking for a dedicated and confident Cover Supervisors to support secondarys school based in Newcastle. This role is perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone with experience working with young people.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students with their learning and ensure work is completed
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson

No formal teaching qualification is required — just strong communication skills, confidence in leading a classroom, and the ability to build rapport with students.

What We’re Looking For

• UK experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, etc.)
• Strong classroom presence and good behaviour management
• A positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Commitment to supporting students' learning and wellbeing

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates
• Supportive school environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• A great opportunity for anyone considering a future in teaching

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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