Confident Leading a Secondary Classroom? Join Us as a Cover Supervisor in Newcastle!
Are you a strong communicator who can confidently manage a classroom of secondary students? Education World is currently recruiting reliable and assertive individuals for Full-Time and Part-Time Cover Supervisor roles across Newcastle secondary schools.
This role is perfect for those with experience working with young people - whether in education, youth work, sports coaching, or similar settings - who are calm under pressure, resilient, and ready to take charge of a classroom when the regular teacher is absent.
📝 The Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring continuity in learning by:
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Leading secondary classrooms during teacher absences, keeping pupils engaged and on task.
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Delivering pre-set lesson plans confidently across a variety of subjects.
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Managing behaviour effectively, using your initiative to maintain a calm and respectful environment.
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Acting as a positive role model, supporting students’ learning and personal development.
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Recording attendance and reporting concerns to school staff.
🔍 What We’re Looking For:
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Experience working with young people aged 11–16, ideally in a school, coaching, youth work, or mentoring capacity.
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Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in leading a class independently.
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Excellent communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
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Flexible availability Monday to Friday during school hours - could be just 1 day.
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A genuine interest in education and helping young people succeed.
⭐ Desirable (but not essential):
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Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or similar role.
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A degree or qualification in education, psychology, youth work, or sport.
🎁 Why Join Education World?
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Casual ADHOC work that fits around your lifestyle.
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Work in a variety of local schools - no two days are the same!
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Build valuable experience for a future career in teaching or education support.
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Ongoing support and training from a dedicated local consultant.
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Outstanding service with a 4.9/5 star rating on Trustpilot from our supply staff and client schools.
If you have the confidence to lead a classroom and want to make a real difference in local schools, we want to hear from you! 🙌
📩 Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter explaining your experience with young people and your interest in this role.
Education World is fully committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates will be subject to thorough compliance and DBS checks in line with REC guidelines.
