Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Darlington

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences. You’ll oversee classes, deliver pre-set work, and ensure students remain focused and on task. Acting as a reliable and consistent presence, you’ll help create a calm and productive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain student engagement
• Provide support to students where required
• Foster a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment

What Schools Are Looking For

You don’t need to hold a formal teaching qualification, but confidence, adaptability, and a proactive approach are essential.

• Experience working with young people (e.g. schools, coaching, tutoring, or youth work)
• Strong communication skills and a confident classroom presence
• Ability to think quickly and stay organised under pressure
• A positive, resilient attitude
• A genuine interest in education

If you’ve been told you’d thrive in a classroom setting, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience.

Why Choose This Role

Whether you’re exploring a career in teaching, building experience, or seeking flexible and rewarding work, this position offers:

• Opportunities to work across a variety of schools and year groups
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Valuable experience ahead of potential teacher training
• Supportive and welcoming school environments
• Potential pathways into long-term or permanent roles

What You’ll Receive with Protocol Education

We offer a straightforward and supportive approach:

• Weekly PAYE pay—no umbrella company required
• Free access to professional development through our CPD Academy
• A dedicated consultant who understands your goals
• Local placements tailored to your preferences
• A simple booking process with clear and consistent communication

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.

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