Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Gateshead
Do you have experience working with children and young people? Interested in working in a school setting? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! The Education Network is working in partnership with a school based in the Gateshead area that are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join their team in September 2026.

Role overview:
You wouldn't be expected to plan, prepare or teach anything, you would be expected to cover lessons in the absence of a teacher and ensure the class are staying on task with their work, managing the classroom and helping the student's with their work as and when you can.

Requirements for this role:

• Experience of working with children/young people within the past 2 years that we can seek a professional reference from

• Have a valid fully enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or a willingness to apply for one
• Passionate about education and passionate about helping our North East children to reach their full potential!

The advertisement viewed stated a rate of pay of £100 - £120 per day however this depends on qualifications and experience.

Join an Award-Winning Recruitment Agency!
We're proud to announce that The Education Network has been crowned Best Recruitment Business in the region at the England Business Awards 2025!

This award is a testament to our dedication to supporting schools, educators, and communities across the North East. When you work with us, you're not just joining a recruitment agency-you're partnering with a trusted, ethical, industry-leading team that truly cares.

The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to stringent checks including referencing and an enhanced DBS check. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

If you are interested in applying for the role of Cover Supervisor then please email your CV to or if you require further information then please contact .

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.-
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.