Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education provider seeks Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across County Durham. Ideal candidates will help manage classrooms in the absence of regular teachers, ensuring students stay engaged and focused. Flexible work options are available, with weekly pay and support provided for ongoing training.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Weekly pay with no umbrella deductions

Free CPD including behaviour and safeguarding training

Support from a consultant

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant subject or experience working with children/young people.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A proactive, can-do attitude and genuine interest in education.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pre-set lessons across a range of subjects.
• Managing classroom behaviour and keeping things on track.
• Answering questions and encouraging participation.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Education

Degree in a relevant subject (e.g., English, Science, Sport)

Job description

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Location: Across schools in County Durham
Days: 3 to 5 days per week – you choose!
Start: September 2025
Pay: Weekly PAYE | £100-£120 per day- Rate based on experience

Think you’ve got the presence to lead a classroom—even if you’re not a qualified teacher? If you’ve worked with young people or hold a degree in a school subject, this could be your moment.

We’re on the lookout for Cover Supervisors ready to make a difference in secondary schools across County Durham. You’ll be the person who steps up when the regular teacher’s away, keeping students engaged, on task, and learning.

What the job looks like:

Supervising pre-set lessons across a range of subjects

Managing classroom behaviour and keeping things on track

Answering questions, giving guidance, and encouraging participation

Being a calm, confident presence pupils can rely on

What you’ll need to apply:

A degree in a relevant subject (, English, Science, Sport)
OR experience working with children or young people in the UK
Strong communication and classroom management skills
A proactive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in education

What you’ll get from us:

️ Flexible work to suit your life – part-time or full-time
️ Weekly pay with no umbrella deductions
️ FREE CPD including behaviour and safeguarding training
️ Local schools, trusted relationships
️ Support from a consultant who’s with you every step of the way

Safety is key

All roles are subject to our strict Safer Recruitment process. This includes a full Enhanced DBS, safeguarding checks, and reference vetting—because keeping pupils safe is always our top priority.

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 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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