Cover Supervisor

Veritas Education recruitment ltd; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Sunderland is seeking a Cover Supervisor to assist in secondary schools. The successful candidate will manage classroom behavior, ensure students complete set work, and build positive relationships. This long-term temporary position offers the chance for permanency and supports a vibrant community. Applicants should be confident in engaging with young people and committed to inclusivity.

Benefits

Supportive leadership

Professional development opportunities

Pathway to a permanent role

Qualifications

• Confident in managing classroom behaviour and engaging with young people.
• Able to follow lesson plans and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lessons, ensuring set work is completed.
• Register attendance and manage classroom routines.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and support the wider school community.

Skills

Classroom management

Engagement with young people

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor — Location: Sunderland | Contract: Long-term temporary (with scope to become permanent) | Start date: October Half Term | Daily rate: £95-£115 p/day

Are you passionate about supporting young people in their education journey? Veritas Education is proud to partner with a network of vibrant, inclusive secondary schools serving the local community of Sunderland. We are seeking dedicated Cover Supervisors to join the team on a long-term basis, with the potential for a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lessons, ensuring set work is completed and behaviour expectations are upheld.
• Register attendance and manage classroom routines effectively.
• Collect and return completed work to teachers, providing feedback where appropriate.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, promoting inclusion, respect, and responsibility.
• Support the wider school community by covering form time, seclusion, and duties as needed.
• Work closely with the Cover Manager to organise staff absence cover and liaise with supply agencies.
• Assist with administrative tasks, exam invigilation, and whole-school activities.

About You

• Confident in managing classroom behaviour and engaging with young people.
• Able to follow lesson plans and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Flexible, reliable, and committed to supporting the school's inclusive ethos.
• Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential.

Why Join the School

• Opportunity to work in welcoming, community-focused schools.
• Supportive leadership and professional development opportunities.
• Pathway to a permanent role for the right candidate.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.