Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Billingham, providing classroom support and supervising lessons in the absence of the class teacher. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience working with young people.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to classes of secondary students
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour effectively
• Support students with their learning where required
• Follow school policies and ensure the smooth running of each lesson
• Report back to the relevant teacher or department at the end of the day

About You

• Confident in leading groups of young people
• Professional, reliable, and adaptable
• Good communication and behaviour‑management skills
• Experience working with young people is desirable, but not essential
• Graduates and those considering a career in teaching are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities for full-time, part-time, or ad-hoc placements
• Weekly pay via PAYE (no umbrella fees)
• Access to free training, including Thrive
• Support from a dedicated local consultant

If you are looking for rewarding work within Billingham secondary schools and want to gain valuable classroom experience, please get in touch or apply today.

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.
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