Cover Supervisor (Graduate Route)

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

Job summary

An educational organization in Sunderland is seeking a Graduate Cover Supervisor to supervise lessons in the absence of teachers. The ideal candidate will deliver set work and help keep pupils engaged, while also gaining invaluable classroom management experience. Required qualifications include a degree in any subject and good communication skills. This role offers weekly pay and opportunities for training, עם the possibility for a path toward teacher training in the future.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Free Cover Supervisor training

Local bookings across Sunderland

Pathway toward teacher training

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject is required.
• Good communication skills and presence needed.
• Confidence speaking to groups of teenagers essential.
• Willingness to step in and take the lead is important.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons and deliver pre-prepared work.
• Manage behavior using calm, consistent strategies.
• Support pupils needing help to stay focused.
• Build confidence in leading a class independently.

Skills

Good communication

Presence

Confidence speaking to groups

Leadership

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Cover Supervisor (Graduate Route)

Protocol Education works with graduates who want hands‑on experience before applying for teacher training. Secondary Schools across Sunderland trust us to connect them with motivated graduates who can bring energy to the classroom.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Graduate Cover Supervisor to supervise lessons when teachers are absent. You’ll deliver set work, keep pupils engaged, and gain invaluable classroom management experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising lessons and delivering pre‑prepared work
• Managing behaviour using calm, consistent strategies
• Supporting pupils who need help staying focused
• Building confidence in leading a class independently

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in any subject
• Good communication and presence
• Confidence speaking to groups of teenagers
• A willingness to step in and take the lead

Why Join Protocol Education

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Free Cover Supervisor and classroom management training
• Local bookings across Sunderland
• A clear pathway toward teacher training

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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