Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Berwick-upon-Tweed

Location : Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland

Pay : £110–£120 per day (PAYE – no umbrella deductions)

Start Date : September 2025

Contract : Full-time or part-time – your choice

Love the energy of a school day but not so keen on marking piles and lesson planning marathons? Cover supervising might just be your thing.

We’re working with a fantastic secondary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed looking for a confident, reliable Cover Supervisor to step in and support lessons across the school. Whether you're eyeing a future in teaching or just want a rewarding role with variety, this is a great place to start.

What you'll be doing :

Supervising pre-set lessons when teachers are away

Keeping pupils on task and engaged (with a bit of charm and confidence!)

Supporting the school day-to-day—no planning or marking required

Gaining loads of experience across subjects and year groups

What the school offers :

Friendly staff and well-behaved pupils

Supportive SLT and clear expectations

Regular bookings and a steady routine—no scrambling in the morning

A great foot in the door if you're exploring a career in education

What you’ll need :

Experience working with young people (schools, sports, coaching, youth work)

A calm, confident presence in the classroom

Great communication and a good sense of humour

Flexibility and a genuine interest in supporting learners

No two days are the same—but every one is a chance to make a difference.

Apply today or drop us a message for a quick chat about the role.

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.

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