Cover Supervisor

Veritas Education Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is looking for Cover Supervisors across Teesside, perfect for sports coaches, youth leaders, and mentors. As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll lead classes in the absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged. Ideal candidates will have experience coaching or leading youth activities, with a focus on motivating and managing groups. This role offers competitive pay with opportunities for long-term placements in local schools, making it a rewarding career pathway for those passionate about education.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to free online CPD training

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in sports coaching or team leadership.
• Experience working with young people aged 11-18.
• Ability to communicate instructions clearly.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons in the absence of the teacher.
• Motivate students to stay engaged.
• Support learning across a variety of subjects.
• Build rapport with students.

Skills

Coaching children or young people

Strong behaviour management

Team leadership

Confidence speaking to groups

Organisational skills

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisors Wanted Across Teesside

Perfect for Sports Coaches, Youth Leaders & Mentors Looking for a New Challenge

Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you thrive on leading groups, motivating others, and being a positive role model? If you've coached sports or supported young people in any setting - your skills are exactly what Teesside secondary schools are looking for. Veritas Education is expanding across the North‑East, and we're supporting multiple schools who want long‑term or permanent Cover Supervisors - ideal for people with a sports, coaching, or youth work background who want stability, purpose, and a rewarding career path.

Why Sports Coaches Make Great Cover Supervisors

If you have experience in:

• Coaching children or young people
• Managing groups during training or activities
• Communicating instructions clearly
• Motivating teams
• Keeping sessions structured, safe, and positive

We’ll help you transition confidently into the classroom.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Lead lessons in the absence of the teacher
• Use your coaching presence to keep students engaged and on task
• Bring energy, structure, and leadership to every class
• Build rapport with students and become a familiar, trusted face
• Support learning across a variety of subjects
• Make a genuine difference in local schools every day

Long-term and permanent opportunities are available - perfect for those wanting consistency and career progression.

What We're Looking For

You do not need teaching qualifications. We are especially keen to hear from people with:

• Sports coaching or team leadership background
• Youth club, community sport, or mentoring experience
• Experience working with young people aged 11-18
• Confidence speaking to groups and leading activities
• Strong behaviour management or organisational skills

If you've coached football, rugby, dance, gymnastics, martial arts, cricket, athletics - or anything involving structured youth engagement - you could thrive in this role!

What You'll Get

• Competitive weekly pay (PAYE)
• Priority access to long‑term placements and permanent school roles
• Access to free online CPD training to upskill
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout (me!)
• Opportunities across Teesside, including Middlesbrough, Stockton, Redcar, Billingham & Darlington
• A chance to build a real career in education

How to Apply

If you're ready to bring your coaching skills into the classroom and want a stable, meaningful role in local schools, we'd love to speak with you. Please apply below or contact Ed Hyland at

Application Requirements for Veritas Education

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.