Cover Supervisor

We are looking for confident and motivated Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Sunderland. You will manage the classroom during teacher absences, deliver pre-set work and ensure pupils remain engaged and focused throughout the lesson.  This role would be suitable for graduates, individuals with a care background or someone who wants to start their career in education.

Key Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to secondary pupils across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
• Support pupils with their learning and maintain a productive environment.
• Provide accurate feedback to teaching staff at the end of each lesson.

What We’re Looking For in a Cover Supervisor

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to lead a classroom.
• Experience working with young people (youth work, tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring, etc.).
• Ability to remain calm, professional and consistent.
• Willingness to complete mandatory safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS.

Desirable Skills of a Cover Supervisor

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant.
• Knowledge of behaviour management strategies.
• A background in education, youth services or relevant subjects.
• Access to transport for travel to multiple school sites.

What We Offer for a Cover Supervisor

• Competitive daily rates paid weekly through PAYE (no umbrella fees).
• Flexible work to suit your schedule, with full-time and part-time options.
• Access to free training and CPD through Supporting Education.
• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and career progression opportunities.

About Protocol Education

Protocol Education, part of the Supporting Education Group, works with secondary schools across Sunderland to provide high-quality classroom support and reliable cover staff. We specialise in helping staff build long-term careers in education through ongoing training and dedicated support.

How to Apply for the Cover Supervisor Role

Apply today with your CV to be considered for Cover Supervisor roles across Sunderland. Successful applicants will be contacted promptly to discuss the next steps.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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