A well-regarded middle school in the Tyne Valley area of Northumberland, within easy reach of Prudhoe and surrounding villages, is seeking a confident and organised Cover Supervisor to start immediately. This school educates pupils aged 9–13 and provides a structured bridge between first and high school. Behaviour systems are clear, routines are well established and leadership is visible and supportive. This role is ideal for someone confident leading classes independently while maintaining high expectations. Rural Northumberland (Tyne Valley Area – near Prudhoe) £100 – £130 per day (PAYE) | Full-Time | Immediate Start Why This Role Works Clear behaviour and classroom routines Pre-planned lessons provided by teaching staff Strong pastoral support embedded in year groups Supportive senior leadership team Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience You will not be required to plan lessons, but you will be expected to manage classrooms confidently and consistently. The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will: Supervise classes across Years 5–8 Deliver pre-set work and maintain learning focus Manage behaviour in line with school policy Support pupils’ engagement and effort Report back to teaching staff on progress and conduct Uphold safeguarding and school procedures Working with younger secondary-aged pupils requires a balance of approachability and firm boundaries. Who This Role Is Ideal For Graduates considering teacher training Experienced LSAs ready to step into classroom leadership Youth workers or sports coaches confident leading groups Individuals with strong communication and organisational skills Confidence, clarity and consistency are essential. Pay & Benefits £100 – £130 per day (PAYE only — no umbrella deductions) Weekly pay Immediate start Ongoing CPD including behaviour management training Opportunity for long-term or permanent progression Dedicated consultant support If you’re ready to take ownership of the classroom in a structured and supportive Tyne Valley middle school, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion about this Cover Supervisor opportunity in Northumberland. 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. 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. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.