Cover Supervisor

Supply Cover Supervisor needed!

Durham
September 2026
Flexible Day-to-Day / Short-Term Assignments
Pay: £95 - £100 per day (PAYE)

The Opportunity

We are recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support a number of welcoming secondary schools across the Durham This role is ideal for those wanting to gain valuable classroom experience, or for Qualified Teachers looking for flexible, local work.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour effectively
• Support students across a variety of subjects
• Work with pupils across KS3 - KS5
• Be adaptable to both last-minute bookings and scheduled assignments across local schools

Ideal Candidates

We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with young people (schools, youth work, coaching, etc.)
• Are confident in managing classroom behaviour
• Are flexible and comfortable covering different subjects
• Are a Cover Supervisor, aspiring teacher, trainee teachers

What We Offer

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Guaranteed Work Scheme (GWS) 
• Flexible working that fits around your lifestyle
• No evenings or weekend commitments
• Free CPD training (Behaviour Management, Safeguarding & SEND training)
• Clear progression opportunities into teaching
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

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.
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