Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

Veritas 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 role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, youth workers, learning mentors, or experienced school support staff seeking classroom experience. You will supervise lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-set work and maintain high standards of behaviour and learning.

Qualifications

• 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 day.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons during teacher absences and ensure students stay engaged with pre-set work.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Calm and adaptable

Job description

Cover Supervisor

• Middlesbrough
• Competitive Daily Rates ( 100- 130 p/day)
• Full-Time Long-Term Temporary
• Start Date: October Half Term 2026

Veritas 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 day

This 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 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.'