Cover Supervisor Middlesbrough

Empowering Learning; Thornaby-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment firm is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor/Teacher for a full-time role in Middlesbrough starting January 2026. The successful candidate will support teaching and learning, contribute to pedagogical development, and have oversight of student learning outcomes. The position demands excellent teaching practice, a relevant teaching qualification, and a track record of success at KS3/4. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will help students thrive.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification or equivalent.
• Hold a degree or equivalent.
• Have outstanding teaching practice.
• Have excellent behaviour management.
• Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback.
• Have experience of improvement planning.
• Proven track record of excellent results at KS3/4.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding teaching for learning which meets the needs of all students.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of subject development.
• Lead training programmes to enhance teaching pedagogy.
• Support the school in implementing policies and initiatives.
• Plan and facilitate professional learning workshops as requested.

Skills

Outstanding teaching practice

Excellent behaviour management

Experience of lesson observations

Experience of improvement planning

Experience of pupil tracking

Education

Teaching qualification or equivalent

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Cover Supervisor / Cover Teacher

Start date - Jan 2026

Salary - 96-110 per day (depending on experience & qualifications)

Location - Middlesbrough

Empowering Learning are a market leading education recruitment company. We are working in partnership with multiple schools based in Middlesbrough, who are looking to appoint cover supervisor's (cover teachers). This is a full‑time vacancy, seeking an outstanding candidate to join the school on their journey of growth. The successful candidate can expect to work in a challenging and thriving environment. The school leadership help and support all members of staff to help them achieve their full potential.

The job

• The school is looking for someone who is passionate about teaching, to provide the very best opportunity for students across the school.
• In this exciting role, you will contribute to the strategic direction of your subject development & lead training programmes and contribute to the enhancement of teaching pedagogy and practice across the school.
• In addition, you will provide expertise in delivering exceptional, engaging, and ambitious lessons which will provide opportunities for colleagues to learn and grow their practice.
• To provide outstanding teaching for learning which meets the needs of all students.
• To support the school raising standards of teaching and learning across the department and in monitoring progress towards agreed aims.
• To provide specialist subject expertise to assist departmental staff, as appropriate.
• To support and hold to account other staff in the school through teaching and learning programmes.
• To support the school in the implementation of agreed whole school policies and initiatives.
• To plan and facilitate professional learning workshops as requested.

The successful candidate will

• Hold a teaching qualification or equivalent
• Hold a degree or equivalent.
• Have outstanding teaching practice.
• Have excellent behaviour management.
• Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback.
• Have experience of improvement planning.
• Have experience of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success.
• Contribution to impact on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum.
• A proven track record of excellent results at KS3/4.
• Have experience of high‑quality pupil tracking and feedback practices.

How to apply

If you are an Cover Teacher with recent school experience looking for their next challenge, then we would like to hear from you. Apply today via the website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities across Empowering Learning, please contact Joel Ingram on (phone number removed) or apply within.

Empowering Learning Ltd.

Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expect all staff to show this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete Disclosure and Barring Service declarations in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997. You will also be required to provide 2 professional references covering at least the last 2 years, and complete our online application followed by a video or face to face interview. Empowering Learning Ltd is a committed Equal Opportunities Employer and therefore will not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.