Gain hands-on classroom experience and take the next step towards a career in education by supporting students across a variety of subjects.

A dynamic and inclusive secondary school in Gateshead is looking for a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or experienced support staff who want to develop their skills in a school setting.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure that students continue learning effectively using pre-prepared materials. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.

This role provides excellent preparation for those considering teacher training or further work within education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and consistently
• Supporting students to remain focused and engaged
• Reporting lesson outcomes to teaching staff
• Maintaining a safe and positive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is confident, proactive, and able to manage groups of young people effectively.

You may be suitable if you:

• Have experience working with young people in schools or similar settings
• Are considering a career in teaching or education
• Can demonstrate strong communication and leadership skills
• Are calm under pressure and consistent with behaviour expectations
• Hold a degree or relevant experience (desirable but not essential)

School Environment

This Gateshead secondary school has a strong focus on consistency, inclusion, and student progress. Staff benefit from clear systems, supportive leadership, and a collaborative working environment.

Why Work With Protocol Education?

• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated consultant support
• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Gateshead
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent placements
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We work closely with schools to match skilled candidates with the right opportunities.

Training and Development

You will have access to ongoing CPD, including:

• Behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
• Safeguarding training
• Classroom leadership skills
• Teacher training progression pathways

If you are ready to step into the classroom and gain valuable school-based experience, apply today to become a Cover Supervisor in Gateshead.

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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