Secondary Cover Supervisor - Gateshead

Teaching Personnel; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD resources

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support a secondary mainstream school in Gateshead. You will cover lessons when teachers are absent, using pre-prepared materials; no lesson planning is required.

This role suits those considering a future in teaching or seeking classroom experience. You will work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, maintain a calm, structured learning environment and help learning continue smoothly throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools, tutoring, mentoring or similar roles.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Calm, professional and adaptable approach to working in a busy secondary school environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Deliver pre-set lesson materials and ensure learning objectives are met.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Education

Education/Childcare qualifications

Job description

Supply Bank is working closely with a Secondary Mainstream school on Consett Road, Gateshead, seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to support the school when teachers are absent and help ensure the school day runs smoothly.

This hands-on classroom role is ideal for individuals considering a future in teaching, returning to education, or looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting without the full responsibilities of lesson planning and marking.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead classrooms using pre-prepared lesson materials, meaning no lesson planning is required. Your focus will be on maintaining a calm, structured, and engaging learning environment where students remain on task and learning continues effectively.

• Supervising lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering pre-set lesson materials and ensuring learning objectives are achieved
• Following the school's behaviour management policy to maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
• Supporting students with their classwork, including those with additional learning needs
• Encouraging student engagement and ensuring lessons run smoothly throughout the school day

• Right to work in the UK (e.g. British passport or BRP with a valid share code)
• An Overseas Police Check if you have lived abroad
• Experience working with young people through schools, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, sports coaching, or similar roles
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A calm, professional, and adaptable approach to working in a busy secondary school environment

• Training or qualifications in education, childcare, youth work, or a related field
• Previous experience working within a secondary school setting

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies or hidden deductions
• Competitive rates of pay
• Free access to CPD and professional development resources
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Account Manager
• Opportunities to work within Secondary Mainstream schools across Dayrell Road, Camp Hill, Northampton, and the surrounding areas
• Clear pathways into long-term and permanent roles with excellent career progression opportunities

With all lesson materials and resources provided, you can focus on supporting students, gaining valuable classroom experience, and making a positive impact every day.

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.
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