Cover Supervisor

Veritas Education Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Education is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Middlesbrough on a full-time, long-term basis. You will supervise lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students stay engaged with pre-set work and uphold high behaviour and learning standards.

The ideal candidate will lead classes confidently, communicate effectively, manage behaviour, and build positive relationships with students.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising lessons in a secondary setting.
• Ability to lead classes and maintain learning focus.
• Strong classroom behaviour management and student engagement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons during teacher absences and ensure students stay on task.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and learning through pre-set work.
• Build positive relationships with young people and remain calm and professional.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Middlesbrough

Competitive Daily Rates (£100-£130 p/day)

Full-Time | Long-Term Temporary

Start Date: October Half Term 2026Veritas Education is seeking a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a thriving and inclusive secondary school in Middlesbrough on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, youth workers, learning mentors, or experienced school support staff looking to gain valuable classroom experience. As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-set work and maintain high standards of behaviour and learning.

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident leading classes of secondary-aged students
• Have strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Be able to build positive relationships with young people
• Remain calm, professional and adaptable throughout the school dayThis welcoming school is committed to helping all students achieve their potential and offers a supportive environment for staff development.

Whether you're considering a future career in teaching or looking to utilise your experience working with young people, this could be the perfect opportunity.

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 interviewVeritas 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