Love being in the classroom, but not looking to plan lessons? Read on…
We’re on the lookout for confident, calm, and reliable Cover Supervisors to step into the classroom and keep things running smoothly when teachers are away.
Whether you're a graduate with your eye on a future in education, a seasoned HLTA ready for a change of pace, or someone who thrives on classroom buzz without the lesson planning stress—this could be your perfect next step.
What you’ll be doing:
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Leading lessons for absent teachers using set work
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Keeping the class focused and on track
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Managing behaviour with confidence and care
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Feeding back to teaching staff post-lesson
What the school offers:
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A friendly, inclusive culture with strong behaviour systems
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Supportive departments and clear expectations
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On-the-ground support from staff who genuinely have your back
What we’re looking for:
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Previous school-based experience (TA, youth work, tutoring or similar)
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Confidence in managing groups of students aged 11–16
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A positive attitude and calm classroom presence
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Availability 3–5 days a week
Why join Protocol Education?
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Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella faff
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Personal support from a consultant who gets local schools
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Free CPD (including our popular Thrive Behaviour Training)
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Quick, friendly registration and local bookings that fit your life
Apply now to grab your spot for September—or chat with us to find out if cover work could be your thing.
Let’s find you a role that makes Mondays feel a little less… Monday-ish.
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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