Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools

Tradewind Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Teesside. Roles include full-time, part-time or day-to-day supply with immediate starts and competitive daily pay (£100-£120).

You will supervise classes during short-term absences, deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, keep pupils engaged, and provide feedback to staff. Previous school experience isn't essential, but leading groups of young people is.

Qualifications

• Experience leading groups of young people or delivering structured sessions is essential.
• Experience as a sports coach, activity leader, youth worker, tutor, mentor, teaching assistant, or similar is advantageous.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence managing groups of young people.
• Good behaviour management skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and reliable approach.
• DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.
• Two professional references covering the last 2 years

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and activities
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Keeping pupils engaged and on task
• Providing support and guidance where appropriate
• Creating a positive and productive classroom environment
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Supporting different departments and subject areas across the school

Skills

Group leadership

Sports coaching

Youth engagement

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Reliability

Proactivity

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Teesside

Company: Tradewind Recruitment

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Supply

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Salary: £100-£120 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Join Tradewind Recruitment as a Cover Supervisor in Teesside!

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking confident, enthusiastic, and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of secondary schools throughout Teesside.

This is an excellent opportunity for sports coaches, activity leaders, youth workers, graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone with experience leading groups of young people who would like to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment.

Previous school experience isn't essential; however, experience leading groups of young people or delivering structured sessions is essential.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of the usual class teacher. Lessons and resources will already be prepared, so your main responsibility will be managing the classroom, keeping pupils engaged, and ensuring they complete the work set.

Your responsibilities may include

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and activities
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Keeping pupils engaged and on task
• Providing support and guidance where appropriate
• Creating a positive and productive classroom environment
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Supporting different departments and subject areas across the school

You’ll have the opportunity to work across different secondary schools, allowing you to build your classroom experience while enjoying flexibility around your availability.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates of £100-£120 per day
• Flexible working patterns - full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply
• Short-term and long-term opportunities available
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Teesside
• Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources
• A dedicated consultant who supports you from start to finish
• An excellent opportunity to gain classroom experience before progressing into teacher training
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and eligibility)
• Uncapped refer-a-friend bonus scheme

Requirements

• Experience leading groups of young people or delivering structured sessions is essential
• Experience as a sports coach, activity leader, youth worker, tutor, mentor, teaching assistant, or similar would be particularly suitable
• Confidence managing groups of young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good behaviour management skills
• A proactive, adaptable, and reliable approach
• A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
• Two professional references covering the last 2 years

About Us

With 25 years of success and national offices across the UK, Tradewind Recruitment is a market leader in education recruitment. We are proud to be an award-winning Sunday Times Top 100 employer, offering exceptional support and career development opportunities.