Connex - North East
Cover Supervisor
Secondary School
Teesside
You MUST have the right to work in the UK to apply.
About the Role
Connex Education is working with a number of secondary schools across Teesside who are actively recruiting for confident and capable Cover Supervisors. Whether you’re looking for day-to-day flexibility, a short-term contract, or a long-term placement, we have opportunities to suit you. If you can hold a room, keep students on task, and stay cool under pressure — we want to hear from you.
About the Schools
Our partner secondary schools across Teesside are busy, ambitious environments where no two days are the same. You’ll be stepping into classrooms across a range of subjects, supervising pre-set work in the absence of the class teacher. Strong behaviour management is at the heart of this role — these schools need someone who can command respect, build rapport quickly, and maintain a positive learning environment from the moment they walk through the door.
Assignment Details
We are recruiting for Cover Supervisors across three types of availability — so whether you want total flexibility or something more structured, we can find the right fit:
- Day-to-day supply — flexible, ad hoc bookings across Teesside schools
- Short-term contracts — planned cover for periods of staff absence
- Long-term placements — ongoing roles with the opportunity to become a familiar face in school
This is a full-time or part-time role, Monday to Friday. Roles are available for an immediate start.
Person Specification
- Proven ability to manage behaviour confidently and consistently in a secondary setting — essential
- Experience supervising or working with young people aged 11–16
- Calm and assertive communication style — able to de-escalate and re-engage students quickly
- Able to follow pre-set lesson plans and keep classes on track without direct teacher supervision
- A degree or relevant classroom experience is desirable but not essential
- Current DBS on the update service, or willing to apply for a new one
All offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and does not discriminate on any grounds. Pay rate is determined by qualification and experience. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.