Cover Teacher
If you’re a qualified teacher who thrives on variety and enjoys stepping into different classrooms, this Cover Teacher role across Northeast secondary schools could be a great match. Schools in the region are looking for flexible, confident teachers who can bring stability, clear routines and engaging delivery when permanent staff are absent.
What the role involves as a Cover Supervisor
You’ll teach pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, year groups and schools. Your role is to maintain a positive learning environment, provide clear explanations and ensure each class continues to progress in the teacher’s absence.
This is ideal for teachers who enjoy adaptable work, want experience in a range of settings or are building towards a permanent role.
Your key responsibilities as a Cover Supervisor
1. Delivering teacher-prepared lessons across KS3 and KS4
2. Keeping learning structured, calm and purposeful
3. Managing behaviour positively and consistently
4. Building rapport with pupils and adapting to different school environments
5. Communicating with staff about the lessons you’ve covered
6. Bringing enthusiasm and professionalism to every classroom
What we’re looking for in a Cover Supervisor
7. QTS and experience teaching in secondary schools
8. A confident, adaptable teaching style
9. Strong classroom management skills
10. A positive communicator who can quickly build relationships
11. Someone open to travelling within the Northeast
12. An enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
What Protocol Education offers
13. Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella fees
14. Free online CPD, including SEND, behaviour and subject-specific training
15. A consultant who knows Northeast schools and supports you throughout
16. Referral bonuses
17. Flexible working options and opportunities across mainstream and SEND schools
About Us
Protocol Education is part of the Supporting Education Group, a family of specialist organisations dedicated to helping schools and pupils thrive. Being part of SEG means stronger training, wider expertise and more opportunities for teachers across the region. We support secondary schools throughout the Northeast to find Cover Teachers who bring confidence, warmth and clear classroom presence. Our approach is friendly, honest and people-first.
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 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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