At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes, deliver lessons, and manage classroom behaviour with enthusiasm.
- Company: Join a supportive education team making a difference in young people's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, free training, and personalised support.
- Other info: Great opportunity to explore teaching before committing to training.
- Why this job: Test-drive a teaching career while gaining valuable classroom experience.
- Qualifications: Degree in any subject and confidence in group settings.
Location: Essex, Havering, Thurrock and Southend
Salary: £18,062-£28,062 per annum (based on experience)
Contract: Flexible / Long-Term / Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate
Got a degree and wondering what’s next? If you’re curious about teaching or just love working with young people, becoming a Cover Supervisor is a brilliant way to test-drive a career in education. You’ll be stepping into classrooms across Essex and Havering, keeping lessons on track and gaining hands-on school experience that’s gold on any CV.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supervising classes when the teacher’s away
- Delivering pre-set work and helping students stay focused
- Managing classroom behaviour with calm confidence
- Bringing energy and enthusiasm into every lesson
Perfect if you:
- Have a degree in any subject (education or not!)
- Want experience before applying for teacher training or PGCE
- Are confident speaking to groups and building rapport quickly
- Can adapt to different classrooms and year groups
Why it’s a smart move:
- Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
- FREE CPD training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
- Flexible work that fits around further study or other commitments
- Personalised support from your own consultant
- Opportunities to work in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
- A chance to see if teaching is for you—before committing to training
This role is a fantastic springboard into teaching. Whether you’re set on a career in education or just exploring your options, you’ll develop real classroom skills and make a difference from day one.
Apply now and we’ll get you into a classroom faster than you can say “morning register.”
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.
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Protocol Education is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the professional development of its staff. With flexible hours and comprehensive training opportunities, employees can grow their skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with profound and multiple learning difficulties in Gateshead. The company values its team members, providing competitive pay and dedicated consultant support to ensure a rewarding and fulfilling work experience.
