Cover Supervisor – Secondary School – Durham Start Date: 20th April | Duration: Until Summer Term (with potential extension)
The Education Network is currently recruiting for a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor to work in a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Durham.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced school support staff looking to gain valuable classroom experience. The role is due to start on 20th April and will run until the end of the Summer term, with the possibility of continuing beyond this.
The Role:
Supervising classes across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in the absence of the class teacher
Delivering pre-set lesson plans and ensuring students remain on task
Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Providing support to students where required
Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviourRequirements:
Experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable)
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
Confident, adaptable, and able to work independently
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Degree-level education (desirable but not essential)
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)What We Offer:
Competitive rates of pay
Support from a dedicated consultant at The Education Network
Opportunities to work in a variety of schools across the North East
Valuable classroom experience for those considering a teaching career
Potential for the role to be extended beyond the initial placementIf you are a confident and motivated individual looking to gain experience in secondary schools, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch with The Education Network to find out more.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team boasts extensive combined experience and an unrivalled reputation within the education sector. We take great pride in delivering consistently high service levels to both schools and candidates. Our approach is honest, efficient, and designed to offer a recruitment solution tailored to your needs. Additionally, we provide opportunities for further training and development to enhance your career.
You will work in a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our highly committed and hardworking consultants will strive to find roles that suit your professional aspirations. We also offer excellent rates of pay and ongoing opportunities for professional growth.
The Education Network is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to our comprehensive vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices and maintain the highest standards of compliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and The Education Network operates as a recruitment agency for this role. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact shortlisted candidates within three days.
Data Privacy and Processing
By applying for this role, you are agreeing for The Education Network to process and store your personal data, including your CV and application form, for the purposes of recruitment. The Education Network is committed to protecting your privacy and handling your data in accordance with GDPR. Your information will be kept securely and will not be shared with third parties without your consent. We will retain your data for up to 24 months unless you request us to delete it earlier. You have the right to request access to, amend, or delete your data at any time by contacting Neville Wood at The Education Network.
The Education Network Offer:
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days