Cover Supervisor- Northfield School & Sports College

Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council; Billingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Billingham is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support lessons in the absence of teachers. The ideal candidate should be proactive and capable of maintaining classroom discipline while engaging with secondary pupils. This role offers an opportunity for graduates to gain experience in the teaching profession within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Free on-site gym membership

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates considering a teaching career.
• Experience in schools would be beneficial.
• Must be able to supervise pupils effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons during teacher absence.
• Ensure pupils remain on task and complete work.
• Maintain high standards of behavior in the classroom.

Skills

Experience with secondary-age pupils

Ability to maintain classroom behavior

Proactive attitude

Education

Graduate degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Cover Supervisor

Start: ASAP

Contract: 37 hrs/week, term time only

Salary: Grade H point 14 - 17, £24,864 - £26,112 (actual salary)

Closing Date: Friday 3rd October 2025, 12 noon

Ofsted, February 2023: “Pupils behave well. Staff and pupils get on well.”

About the school

Northfield School is a large 11-16 community school and specialist sports college. We are an ambitious and inclusive school with state-of-the-art facilities and interactive technology in a well-resourced newly refurbished main building, a newly built separate Year 7 school, and extensive sports facilities shared with the community.

Responsibilities

We wish to appoint a positive, proactive and professional colleague to the role of cover supervisor. The primary role will be to supervise lessons when a teacher is absent. Work will be set by the teacher and your role will be to ensure that pupils remain on task, complete the work and to maintain high standards of behaviour in the classroom. This post will involve working with groups of pupils or individuals.

Experience of working in schools or with young people of secondary age would be a distinct advantage.

Qualifications / Experience

This post is ideal for graduates thinking of entering the teaching profession and the school plays a key part in teacher training and development alongside our training partners in Stockton.

We can offer you

• an enthusiastic, talented and supportive team
• a superbly resourced teaching and learning environment
• excellent opportunities for CPD
• a staff health and well-being programme with free on-site gym membership
• a warm, friendly and positive working environment where everyone is valued and supported

Application process

An official application form and further details are available on our web page: northfieldssc.org and should be returned to [e-mail]

Alternatively, applications are also accepted by post (FAO Catherine Frost). NB: we do not accept CVs.

Visits to the school are welcome by appointment; please call Catherine Frost on 01642 557373 or email [e-mail]

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025 at 12 noon