Cover Supervisor: Secondary Schools

Protocol Education Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking confident cover supervisors to support secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves delivering lessons, managing student behavior, and requires a proactive approach. It is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in a future in teaching, offering weekly pay and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

FREE access to CPD including classroom management training

One-to-one support from a dedicated consultant

Referral bonus for bringing a friend

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education or similar settings.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.
• Previous experience in youth work or coaching is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lessons across various subjects.
• Manage student behavior and engagement.
• Support learners with classwork.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Confidence

Professional demeanor

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne
Salary: £100–£130 per day (paid weekly via PAYE)
Contract Type: Flexible and Full-Time Available
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner!)

Like being in the classroom—but not keen on planning? We’ve got just the thing.

We’re looking for confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Newcastle. Whether you’ve worked in education before, or you’re switching from a youth work or coaching background, this role is perfect if you can command a room, keep learning on track, and stay calm under pressure.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of subjects

• Managing behaviour and keeping students focused

• Supporting learners with classwork and routines

• Acting as a familiar face across local schools

You’ll be great if you:

• Have experience working with young people (schools, coaching, mentoring, youth work etc.)

• Feel confident leading a class and managing behaviour

• Can adapt quickly to new environments and challenges

• Have a proactive, professional, and approachable manner

Thinking about teaching in future?
This is a brilliant step into education, with full training and on-the-job experience to build your confidence.

What’s in it for you?

️ Weekly pay via PAYE – no hidden fees or umbrella cut
FREE access to CPD including classroom management and safeguarding
Local work across schools that suit your style
One-to-one support from a dedicated consultant
Referral bonus when you bring a friend along

Take the lead. Build your confidence. Try something new.
Apply now or drop us a line to find out if cover supervision is the right fit for you.

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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