Graduate Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel seeks a Graduate Cover Supervisor in Newcastle Upon Tyne to join a partnership with high-achieving secondary schools. The role focuses on delivering lessons, supporting diverse learners, and boosting attainment in core subjects.

The position is full-time, Monday to Friday, with potential part-time options. A 2:2 or better is required or predicted. DBS checks and safeguarding training are provided; holiday pay is included and there is a pathway to teacher training.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of concepts and curriculum content.
• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and motivate students.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A passion for education and helping students succeed.

Responsibilities

• Support classroom activities and assist in delivering lessons to students of various age groups and abilities.
• Provide one-on-one or small group tuition to students who need additional help, either inside or outside of class time.
• Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and resources.
• Help to monitor and assess students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.
• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Support students with homework and assignments.
• Assist with administrative duties related to student progress tracking and classroom organisation.

Skills

Curriculum content knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Student motivation

Team collaboration

Passion for education

Education

Hold/predicted degree 2:2 or above

Job description

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Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary: £95 - £110 per day
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time, / Flexible work

Teaching Personnel works in partnership with high-achieving secondary schools based in Newcastle to recruit passionate and dedicated Cover Supervisors. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and supportive department, where you will play a key role in inspiring students and raising attainment in core subjects.

The opportunity:

• Graduate Cover Supervisor


• September - October 2026


• Hold / predicted degree with a 2:2 or above


• Full-time role, Monday - Friday. Would also accept Part time


• £450 -£500 per week pro rata - term time only


• Chance to gain invaluable classroom experience before teacher training

The successful graduate must:

• A strong understanding of concepts and curriculum content.


• Experience working with children or in an educational setting is desirable but not essential.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Patience, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and motivate students.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• A passion for education and helping students succeed.

Key responsibilities for your role:

• Support classroom activities and assist in delivering lessons to students of various age groups and abilities.


• Provide one-on-one or small group tuition to students who need additional help, either inside or outside of class time.


• Assist in the preparation of teaching materials and resources.


• Help to monitor and assess students' progress, providing feedback to teachers and parents.


• Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment.


• Support students with homework and assignments.


• Assist with administrative duties related to student progress tracking and classroom organisation.

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