Cover Supervisor

Experienced Cover Supervisor – Sunderland Secondary Schools Competitive Daily Rates, September 2026 If you're an experienced Cover Supervisor who knows the job well but feels like your current agency isn't delivering — whether that's the same schools on repeat, poor communication, or rates that haven't moved — September is a good time to make a change. Teaching Personnel works with a broad network of secondary schools across Sunderland, and takes the time to understand what works for you before placing you anywhere. New schools, better support, and a consultant who is genuinely easy to get hold of — it's a straightforward switch that's worth making. What the role involves: • Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 and delivering pre-set work • Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining high expectations • Following school procedures and providing brief feedback to staff • Adapting confidently to different schools and year groups What we're looking for: • Proven experience as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school setting • Confident managing a classroom independently • Reliable, professional, and adaptable • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one What Teaching Personnel offers: • Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE • Access to a wide network of Sunderland secondary schools • Guaranteed Work Scheme for those wanting financial stability • Free CPD and development opportunities • Dedicated consultant support — not just a name on an email Contract: Long-term, Start: September 2026, Location: Sunderland secondary schools Send your CV or call. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.