Experience Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Supportive school environment

Ongoing training and development

Flexibility to suit your lifestyle

Great opportunity for future teaching

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking an Experienced Cover Supervisor to deliver pre-prepared lessons when regular teachers are absent and to maintain a positive learning environment at a high standard. The role supports students' learning across various schools, with feedback to staff after lessons and a proactive approach to wellbeing.

Flexible full-time/part-time schedules are available with competitive daily rates. Start date November 2026.

Qualifications

• UK experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, etc.)
• Strong classroom presence and good behaviour management
• A positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Commitment to supporting students' learning and wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students with their learning and ensure work is completed
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson

Skills

Classroom presence

Behaviour management

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Student support

Job description

Experienced Cover Supervisor

• Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
• Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Start Date: November 2026

About the Role

Are you looking to take your first step into a rewarding career in education? Do you enjoy working with young people and making a positive impact in the classroom?

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students with their learning and ensure work is completed
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson

What We're Looking For

• UK experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, etc.)
• Strong classroom presence and good behaviour management
• A positive, proactive attitude
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Commitment to supporting students' learning and wellbeing

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates
• Supportive school environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Flexibility to suit your lifestyle
• A great opportunity for anyone considering a future in teaching

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.