Cover Supervisor

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; South Shields; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional education trust is seeking a dynamic Cover Supervisor at St. Thomas More Catholic High School in North Shields. You will support students by delivering lessons, managing classrooms effectively, and assisting teaching staff when needed. The ideal candidate will have relevant educational experience and at least 3 GCSEs including Maths and English. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact student progression in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Expert in deploying classroom management skills.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Capable of prioritising and planning workload.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and supervise students.
• Assist wider faculty when teaching staff are engaged.

Skills

Experience of working with students

Solid communication skills

Classroom management

Education

3 GCSEs at grade C or above (including Maths and English)

Job description

St. Thomas More Catholic High School is a member of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.

Address: Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF. Tel: [phone]. Email: [e-mail]. Website: www.stmacademy.org.uk

We are seeking a dynamic and flexible Cover Supervisor to support our staff and students by delivering lessons and supervision. The start date for this position is as soon as possible.

Job Overview

You will be an expert in deploying classroom management skills, enabling students to achieve their lesson objectives whilst offering appropriate support where needed and helping to assist the wider faculty when teaching staff are otherwise engaged.

Requirements

• Experience of working with students in an educational or service environment
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs at grade C or above (including Maths and English)
• Solid communication skills and the ability to successfully manage classroom behaviour and focus
• Ability to prioritise and plan workload, delivering set lesson content effectively and efficiently and identifying opportunities for further support where appropriate.

Why St Thomas More Catholic High School?

You will make a key difference in students’ progression with the ability to experience a leading role in the classroom, working as part of a wider team, with access to further developmental opportunities available.

Closing Date: 9am, 10th October 2025