Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor - Durham

Location: Durham

Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Flexible Supply

Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Rates: £95-£110 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)

Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our team and support learning across Secondary Schools in Durham. This role is ideal for individuals who are confident, organised, and passionate about working with young people across Key Stages 3 and 4.

The successful candidate will supervise classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that students remain on task and complete the work set. You will provide guidance, manage behaviour effectively, and promote a positive learning environment in line with the school's values and policies.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Supervise student learning during lessons, making sure assigned tasks are finished
• Create a settled and productive classroom environment following the school's behavioural expectations
• Share observations about student participation, achievement, and behaviour with teaching staff
• Organize classroom resources, hand out learning materials, and assist pupils as needed

Person Specification:

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• GCSE qualifications (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics as minimum requirement
• Excellent verbal and written communication capabilities
• Competence in overseeing classroom dynamics and encouraging student motivation
• Self-assurance when providing direction across diverse subject areas
• Adaptable, constructive mindset and dedication to youth development

What We Offer:

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• Attractive daily pay rates
• Adaptable working patterns matching your availability - full-time, part-time or occasional shifts
• Placement opportunities across numerous Durham schools
• Personal consultant support tailored to your requirements throughout your placement journey
• Guaranteed Work Scheme (conditions and eligibility apply)
• Unlimited referral incentive program

Apply now If you're ready to help students in Durham grow in confidence, independence, and academic success, we want to hear from you!

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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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