Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent education provider is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Middlesbrough for a flexible, full-time role. This position involves supervising classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-prepared lessons, and supporting students while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates will have experience working with young people and strong behaviour management skills. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting with ongoing support from the company.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

Free access to online CPD Academy

Ongoing support from a local consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school setting.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Willingness to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials.
• Support the wider school team as needed.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong behaviour management skills

Flexibility

Positive and professional attitude

Confident communication

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools | Middlesbrough

Location: Middlesbrough
Role: Cover Supervisor (Secondary)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time and flexible roles available

Looking for a school-based role where no two days are the same and you’re genuinely making a difference?

We’re working with a number of secondary schools in Middlesbrough looking for confident Cover Supervisors to step in and keep learning on track when teachers are away. This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working with young people, value variety in your week, and want hands‑on experience in a secondary school setting.

You’ll be delivering pre-set work, supporting pupils in the classroom, and helping maintain a calm, positive learning environment. No planning, no marking—just strong classroom presence and clear communication.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervising classes during short-term teacher absences
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials
• Keeping students engaged, focused, and on task
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and fairly
• Supporting the wider school team as needed

Who this role is ideal for:

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Experienced Cover Supervisors or Teaching Assistants
• Individuals with youth work, coaching, or mentoring experience
• Confident communicators who can lead a classroom
• Anyone looking to gain valuable secondary school experience

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with young people (school-based or similar)
• Strong behaviour management skills and calm authority
• Flexibility and a positive, professional attitude
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What you’ll get with Protocol Education:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies
• Free access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
• Opportunities across mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
• A smooth, supportive registration process

If you’re looking for a rewarding and flexible role in Middlesbrough secondary schools, this could be a great next step.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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