Flexible Cover Supervisor - September 2026

Flexible Cover Supervisor

Durham & Sunderland Secondary Schools, September 2026 Start

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Cover Supervisors across Durham and Sunderland for a September 2026 start, with flexible working patterns available to suit your schedule.

Cover Supervision is a great option for anyone who enjoys being in a classroom environment but wants flexibility without the commitment of a permanent role. No lesson planning, no marking, no parents' evenings — you go in, supervise the class, deliver the work that's been left, and make sure students stay on task.

If you're currently working through another agency and feel like you're not getting the schools, the rates, or the support you were promised, it might be worth exploring what Teaching Personnel has to offer. We work with a wide network of secondary schools across Durham and Sunderland.

With consistent demand for Cover Supervisors across both areas and a Guaranteed Work Scheme available for those who want financial stability alongside flexibility, there is reliable, regular work on offer for the right candidates.

What the role involves:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4
• Delivering pre-set work left by the class teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students on task
• Following individual school procedures and providing brief handover feedback
• Adapting confidently to different schools and year groups

To be considered:

• Experience working in a school or a degree in any discipline
• Confidence managing a classroom and maintaining high expectations
• A reliable, professional, and adaptable approach
• Strong communication skills
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay via PAYE (NO UMBRELLA COMPANIES)
• Full control over your working pattern. Full-time, part-time, or ad hoc
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for financial stability
• Free CPD and ongoing professional development

Send your CV to isaac.joyce@teachingpersonnel.com or call 0191 223 5071.

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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