Cover Supervisor - Gateshead

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support agency in Gateshead is seeking a Cover Supervisor to help maintain classroom discipline and support students during teachers' absence. This role offers a unique opportunity for those exploring careers in education or youth services. Candidates are expected to communicate clearly and handle various classroom situations calmly. The position is temporary, with potential for permanence, and includes free online training resources.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay with zero umbrella deductions

Free online CPD courses

Dedicated consultant support

Referral rewards

No payroll fees

Qualifications

• Must be comfortable taking charge of a classroom.
• Experience in teaching, social work, or youth work is a plus.
• All applicants must have relevant qualifications and training.

Responsibilities

• Guide classes through pre-planned lessons.
• Keep pupils focused and on track.
• Step in confidently when teachers are away.

Skills

Clear, friendly communication

Confidence

Patience and empathy

Calm approach

Leadership

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Gateshead

Looking for a role that’s equal parts variety, challenge and feel-good moments? Secondary schools across Gateshead are looking for Cover Supervisors who can step in with confidence when teachers are away and help lessons run smoothly.

What the day looks like as a Cover Supervisor

You’ll guide classes through pre‑planned lessons, offer support where needed and make sure pupils stay focused and on track. Think of yourself as the steady hand that keeps everything moving. There's no planning or marking, just a calm presence and a willingness to help students get the most out of their day.

Who thrives in this role as a Cover Supervisor

People who are confident, adaptable and enjoy working with young people. If you’re exploring a future in teaching, social work, youth work or anything education‑related, this experience is a brilliant stepping stone. You don’t need to be a subject expert, just someone who’s comfortable taking charge of a room.

Skills that make a difference as a Cover Supervisor

• Clear, friendly communication
• The confidence to step into new classes and year groups
• Patience and empathy when pupils need support
• A calm approach during busy moments
• Leadership that keeps lessons moving

Why join Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay with zero umbrella deductions
• Free access to online CPD including behaviour management and SEND modules
• A dedicated consultant who supports you from day one
• Referral rewards
• No payroll fees, ever

A little about us

We help educators find roles where they feel valued and supported. Our team works closely with local schools to place the right people in the right classrooms, making everyday smoother for pupils and teachers alike.

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.