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Cover Supervisor (Graduate)

  1. Cover Supervisor
  2. Durham
Date posted : 17/02/26
  1. Flexible Working
£90 - 110 per day

Job description

Full-Time | Part-Time | Flexible Hours
Ideal for Recent Graduates

Are you a recent graduate based in or near Stockton-on-Tees and looking to gain valuable school-based experience? Whether you’re exploring a future career in education or simply want meaningful, flexible work, this role could be the perfect next step.

Teaching Personnel are looking for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join secondary schools across Teesside. You’ll be working in welcoming, supportive environments where pupils are encouraged to succeed, develop confidence, and respect those around them.


About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Deliver and oversee pre-set lessons in a range of subjects at Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
  • Keep classrooms focused, positive, and inclusive
  • Ensure pupils remain on task and engaged throughout the lesson
  • Uphold the school’s values around respect, wellbeing, and personal development
  • Follow behaviour and safeguarding procedures

No planning, marking, or specialist subject knowledge is required — your main focus is maintaining a supportive learning environment.


Who This Role Suits

This position is well-suited to graduates who are:

  • Looking for flexible or full-time work
  • Interested in gaining hands-on experience in schools
  • Considering teaching, further study, or youth-related careers
  • Passionate about helping young people flourish

What We’re Looking For

  • A university degree (any subject)
  • Confidence working with young people
  • Reliable, professional, and great at communication
  • Calm, positive, and adaptable in the classroom
  • A genuine desire to support learners

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

  • Flexible working to suit your schedule
  • Competitive, weekly pay and classroom-based experience
  • Access to a personal recruitment consultant
  • Free CPD opportunities, including Thrive training
  • A pathway into long-term school roles or teacher training

Ready to Get Started?

If you're a graduate available to start work in Teesside and keen to develop your skills in a school setting, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and take your next step into a rewarding role that builds experience, confidence, and future career opportunities.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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