Exciting Opportunity for a Cover Supervisor – Starting September 2025
Are you an energetic and creative individual with a passion for working with young people? Protocol Education is working with a forward-thinking secondary school to find a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team in September 2025. This role is ideal for those considering a career in teaching and looking to gain hands-on experience in a supportive school environment.
This inclusive 11–18 secondary school is known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to high standards in both academic achievement and student wellbeing. The role is a fantastic opportunity to develop classroom management skills, build confidence, and make a real difference in students' learning experiences.
About The Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided.
- Support the smooth running of lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging and structured learning experiences.
- Gain valuable experience in managing classroom behaviour and supporting student learning.
What the School Offers:
- A welcoming, inclusive community with a strong focus on student support.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic school setting.
- Modern, well-equipped classrooms that enhance teaching and learning.
- Collaborative staff culture that values input and teamwork.
- Easily accessible location with strong transport links.
What We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiastic, hard-working individuals with a passion for education.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to connect with young people.
- A positive team player who is adaptable and proactive.
- Prior experience working with young people is highly desirable, though not essential.
- A commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
Why Work with Protocol Education?
- Competitive pay through PAYE – no umbrella companies.
- Consistent work opportunities and long-term roles.
- Free access to CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding.
- Social events and termly recognition awards.
- Ongoing, honest support from our experienced team.
If you’re ready to step into the classroom, build your teaching skills, and inspire the next generation, we’d love to hear from you!
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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