Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 13,837 - 17,527; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor for Sunderland secondary schools. You will supervise KS3/KS4 classes, deliver pre-set work and uphold school expectations across multiple sites.

The role requires independence in classroom management, reliability and adaptability to different schools. DBS via Update Service is preferred or a willingness to obtain one; duties include liaising with staff and adhering to safeguarding guidelines.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school setting.
• Able to manage classrooms independently and maintain high expectations.
• Willing to obtain or currently hold an enhanced DBS via Update Service.
• Reliable, professional and adaptable to different schools and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 and delivering pre-set work
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining high expectations
• Following school procedures and providing brief feedback to staff
• Adapting confidently to different schools and year groups

Skills

Cover Supervisor experience

Classroom management

DBS Update Service

Reliability & adaptability

Job description

Experienced Cover Supervisor - Sunderland Secondary Schools

Competitive Daily Rates, September 2026

If you're an experienced Cover Supervisor who knows the job well but feels like your current agency isn't delivering — whether that's the same schools on repeat, poor communication, or rates that haven't moved — September is a good time to make a change.

Teaching Personnel works with a broad network of secondary schools across Sunderland, and takes the time to understand what works for you before placing you anywhere. New schools, better support, and a consultant who is genuinely easy to get hold of — it's a straightforward switch that's worth making.

What the role involves:

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 and delivering pre-set work
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining high expectations
• Following school procedures and providing brief feedback to staff
• Adapting confidently to different schools and year groups

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school setting
• Confident managing a classroom independently
• Reliable, professional, and adaptable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• Access to a wide network of Sunderland secondary schools
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for those wanting financial stability
• Free CPD and development opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support — not just a name on an email

Contract: Long‑term, Start: September 2026, Location: Sunderland secondary schools

Send your CV or call (phone number removed).

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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