Cover Supervisor - Flexible Work Across the Northeast

Protocol Education Ltd; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support learning across the Northeast. In this role, you will supervise classes in the absence of the teacher, ensuring students stay engaged without needing to plan or mark assignments. Ideal for those considering teaching or education careers, this position offers flexible work and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella costs

FREE online CPD training

Personalised support from your consultant

Referral bonuses

No payroll fees ever

Qualifications

• Confident and calm presence in the classroom.
• Ability to guide learning across different subjects.
• Understanding of pupils’ needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Ensure pupils stay on task and engaged.

Skills

Strong communication

Adaptability

Empathy

Patience

Leadership

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Flexible Work Across the Northeast

Looking to support learning while gaining classroom experience? We’re working with secondary schools across the Northeast that need confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors to step in and keep lessons running smoothly. If you enjoy working with young people and want a role that’s varied, purposeful, and great for career development, this could be ideal.

The Role for a Cover Supervisor

You’ll supervise classes in the absence of the teacher, making sure pupils stay on task and engaged. No planning or marking is required, just a calm presence and the confidence to guide learning in different subjects.

It’s a brilliant stepping stone if you’re considering teaching, social work, youth work, or education-based careers.

What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor

• Strong communication, with pupils and school staff
• Adaptability, switching confidently between subjects and year groups
• Empathy, understanding pupils’ needs and supporting them to stay focused
• Patience and calm, even in lively classrooms
• Leadership, keeping lessons on track and maintaining a positive atmosphere

Why Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella costs
• FREE online CPD, including behaviour management and SEND training
• Personalised support from your consultant
• Referral bonuses
• No payroll fees, ever

About Protocol Education

Protocol Education is a leading education recruitment agency dedicated to connecting passionate teachers and support staff with schools where they can make a real difference. We focus on building strong relationships with educators and schools, ensuring the right fit for both, and providing ongoing support to help you thrive in your teaching career.

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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.