Secondary Cover Supervisor - Middlesbrough

Teaching Personnel; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Competitive rates of pay

Free CPD and development resources

Account Manager support

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Teaching Personnel supports a Secondary Mainstream school in Middlesbrough by recruiting a confident Cover Supervisor to cover absences and keep the school day running smoothly.

You will lead classrooms using pre-prepared materials, with no lesson planning required, fostering a calm, structured learning environment for students to stay on task.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK is required.
• DBS check (enhanced) may be required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication

Adaptable

Education

Training or qualifications in education

Job description

Supply Bank is working closely with a Secondary Mainstream school on Middlesrbrough, 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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