Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Teesside
Company: Tradewind Recruitment
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Supply
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Salary: £100-£120 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Join Tradewind Recruitment as a Cover Supervisor in Teesside!
Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking confident, enthusiastic, and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of secondary schools throughout Teesside.
This is an excellent opportunity for sports coaches, activity leaders, youth workers, graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone with experience leading groups of young people who would like to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment.
Previous school experience isn't essential; however, experience leading groups of young people or delivering structured sessions is essential.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of the usual class teacher. Lessons and resources will already be prepared, so your main responsibility will be managing the classroom, keeping pupils engaged, and ensuring they complete the work set.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
Delivering pre-planned lessons and activities
Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Keeping pupils engaged and on task
Providing support and guidance where appropriate
Creating a positive and productive classroom environment
Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
Supporting different departments and subject areas across the schoolYou'll have the opportunity to work across different secondary schools, allowing you to build your classroom experience while enjoying flexibility around your availability.
What We Offer:
Competitive daily pay rates of £100-£120 per day
Flexible working patterns - full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply
Short-term and long-term opportunities available
Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Teesside
Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources
A dedicated consultant who supports you from start to finish
An excellent opportunity to gain classroom experience before progressing into teacher training
Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and eligibility)
Uncapped refer-a-friend bonus schemeRequirements:
Experience leading groups of young people or delivering structured sessions is essential
Experience as a sports coach, activity leader, youth worker, tutor, mentor, teaching assistant, or similar would be particularly suitable
Confidence managing groups of young people
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Good behaviour management skills
A proactive, adaptable, and reliable approach
A valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Two professional references covering the last 2 yearsAbout Us:
With 25 years of success and national offices across the UK, Tradewind Recruitment is a market leader in education recruitment. We are proud to be an award-winning Sunday Times Top 100 employer, offering exceptional support and career development opportunities.
Apply now to become a Cover Supervisor with Tradewind Recruitment and start building your experience within secondary education!
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