At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise pre-set lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Company: Thriving secondary school in Sunderland with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, and no lesson planning required.
- Other info: Immediate start with excellent transport connections.
- Why this job: Gain valuable classroom management experience while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Degree or strong youth leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
A thriving secondary school in Sunderland is seeking an energetic, adaptable Cover Supervisor to join its classroom support team for an immediate (ASAP) start on an ongoing basis.
Job Overview
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuous learning during teacher absences. You will step into pre-planned lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, taking charge of classrooms, maintaining a disciplined environment, and ensuring pupils complete the work assigned by absent department staff. This post is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced youth leaders seeking full-time classroom management experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise pre-set lessons across diverse secondary subjects (STEM, Humanities, Languages, Arts) in Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
- Create a safe, purposeful, and structured learning environment in every classroom
- Enforce the school's behaviour management policy consistently, handling classroom dynamics calmly and authoritatively
- Distribute learning materials, explain set instructions clearly, and support pupils with set tasks
- Complete electronic attendance registers accurately at the start of every period
- Collect completed student work and leave clear handover notes for returning class teachers
The School & What’s on Offer
- Immediate Start: Full-time, ongoing daily or block cover starting ASAP
- Competitive Pay: Paid weekly on market-leading daily cover rates (£90 – £120 per day dependent on experience)
- Zero Admin Burden: No lesson planning, marking, or extra-curricular obligations required
- Location: Great Sunderland location with excellent road and transport connections
Candidate Requirements
- Degree qualification OR strong secondary classroom/youth leadership experience (Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, Tutor)
- Strong classroom presence, confidence, and natural behaviour management skills
- Excellent communication, adaptability, and organisational skills
- Ability to handle unexpected timetable shifts and manage different subject environments comfortably
- An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
How to Apply
Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Cover Supervisor post in Sunderland for an immediate start.
Cover Supervisor – Secondary School in Sunderland (ASAP Start) employer: Marchant Recruitment
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