Cover Supervisor
Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary:petitive (dependent on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 16:30
About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated and resilient Cover Supervisor to join a team at a thriving secondary school in Newcastle.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity within an alternative provision environment, supporting students who require a more tailored approach to education.As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-set work, manage classroom behaviour effectively, and support students in staying engaged and on task.
About the School
The school provides a nurturing and structured setting for young people who benefit from alternative provision. They aremitted to helping students ovee barriers to learning and achieve positive oues through strong relationships, high expectations, and a supportive team ethos.
Key Responsibilities
1. Supervise whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring a calm and purposeful learning environment
2. Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
3. Manage behaviour in line with the school’s policies
4. Support students with varying needs, encouraging engagement and participation
5. Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
6. Build positive professional relationships with pupils and staff
The Ideal Candidate
7. Experience working with young people in an educational, youth work, or care setting
8. Confident classroom presence and strong behaviour management skills
9. Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to different situations
10. Passion for supporting students in an alternative provision setting
11. Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills
12. A positive, proactive and resilient attitude
What We Offer
13. A supportive and collaborative working environment
14. Opportunities for professional development and training
15. The chance to make a real difference in young people’s lives
16. A consistent Monday–Friday working schedule
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