Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading rates of pay

24/7 consultant support

Flexible work hours

CPD courses & certificates

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise lessons across KS3/KS4 in a Middlesbrough secondary school. The role is day-to-day with opportunities for long-term placements for the right candidate, on-site and paid on a PAYE basis.

Salary ranges from £100 to £120 per day, and the position offers flexible working and a dedicated support team. Immediate start and ongoing potential are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11-16 in an educational or similar setting.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A confident and adaptable approach to supervising different subjects.
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to support pupils' learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons across KS3/KS4 and various subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Support pupils' learning and development in a secondary school setting.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptable

Education

Relevant qualification or degree desirable

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Are you an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school environment?

Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom?

Are you looking to kick-start your teaching career and develop your classroom management skills?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and supportive secondary school based in Middlesbrough, who are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor. The school provides an encouraging learning environment where pupils are supported in their academic development and staff are committed to maintaining positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.

The school is looking to take on a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor on a day-to-day basis, with opportunities for long-term placements for the right candidate. The successful Cover Supervisor will be working across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4, supervising lessons across a variety of subjects, managing classroom behaviour and ensuring pupils remain engaged with their learning.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• A relevant qualification or degree is desirable
• Experience working with young people aged 11-16 in an educational or similar setting
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A confident and adaptable approach to supervising different subjects
• A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to support pupils' learning and development

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Flexibility to choose when you work
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £100 to £120 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: Middlesbrough

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 23 Oct 2026

Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Middlesbrough

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safeguarding is central to our recruitment practices, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to thorough vetting and safer recruitment checks before being cleared to work.

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