Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Cover Supervisor to assist secondary schools in the North East. The role involves managing classes of students aged 11 to 16 and maintaining discipline. Candidates must have either a Cache Level 2/3 qualification or relevant experience. Strong communication and classroom management skills are necessary. The position offers competitive pay rates and additional support through a dedicated consultancy team.

Benefits

Market-leading rates of pay

24/7 consultancy support

CPD courses and certificates

Referral scheme incentives

Qualifications

• 6 months experience in a relevant educational role.
• Confident in managing students aged 11 to 16+.
• Ability to maintain engagement and discipline in class.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and manage student behaviour.
• Work flexibly across different departments and age groups.
• Engage students effectively in their learning process.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Education

Cache Level 2/3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Introduction

Can you inspire young minds with an engaging teaching style?

Do you have strong classroom and behaviour management?

Are you interested in working with students aged between 11 - 16?

About the Role

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large number of secondary schools across Newcastle and the North East. We are actively recruiting for Cover Supervisors to support our school network with quality and consistent staff. Our Cover Supervisors play a vital role in schools, whether on a day‑to‑day, long‑term or permanent basis. The role of a Cover Supervisor does not include planning and preparation; however, strong communication and classroom management skills are a must.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• Cache Level 2/3 or at least 6 months experience.
• Confident in managing a class of students aged 11 to 16+.
• Ability to manage behaviour in the classroom to keep students engaged.
• Flexible to work throughout the school across different departments and age ranges daily.

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help with onboarding.
• Guaranteed payment scheme – terms and conditions apply.
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My‑Progression channel.
• Market‑leading rates of pay.
• Referral scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (terms and conditions apply).

Payment & Administration

Staff are paid on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct level of tax and national insurance. No admin charges are deducted from your earnings.

Application Process

If you are interested, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we will be in touch. All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and requires professional references.

Contact Information

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Legal

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.