Unqualified Supply Teacher / Cover Supervisor - Stockton-on-Tees
Are you confident, adaptable, and comfortable leading a classroom?
Protocol Education is working in partnership with a range of supportive and welcoming secondary schools across Stockton-on-Tees to recruit Unqualified Supply Teachers and Cover Supervisors .
Whether you're looking to gain valuable school-based experience, take your first step into education, or find flexible work that fits around your current commitments, this opportunity offers an excellent pathway into the education sector with both full-time and part-time opportunities available .
No previous teaching qualifications or school experience are required. We provide all the training and support you need to succeed. A driving licence is advantageous but not essential.
We're looking for individuals who are confident, approachable, resilient, and able to build positive relationships with young people. Graduates are encouraged to apply, although a degree is not essential.
What Does the Role Involve?
As an Unqualified Supply Teacher / Cover Supervisor , you will:
- Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the regular teacher
- Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students complete the work provided
- Maintain a positive, productive, and well-managed learning environment
- Support students to remain engaged and focused throughout lessons
- Follow school behaviour policies and established classroom routines
- Build strong relationships with students and staff across the school
You won't be expected to teach new content. The role focuses on classroom management, confidence, organisation, and ensuring students remain on task.
Working Pattern
- Flexible work available from 2 to 5 days per week
- Full-time opportunities readily available across Stockton schools
- Short-term, long-term, temporary-to-permanent, and permanent positions available
- Most bookings arranged in advance, with some same-day opportunities
- Placements matched to your preferred travel areas whenever possible
Who Would Be Suitable for This Role?
This position is ideal for individuals with transferable skills from backgrounds such as:
- Customer service and public-facing roles
- Sports coaching, fitness instruction, or PE environments
- Drama, performing arts, or public speaking
- Youth work, mentoring, and tutoring
- Care, support work, or SEND settings
- Recent graduates considering a career in teaching
- Individuals looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training
Free Training and Professional Development
Protocol Education offers a comprehensive range of fully-funded training, including:
- Thrive Approach – understanding behaviour and supporting emotional wellbeing
- Team Teach – behaviour management and de-escalation techniques
- Trauma-Informed Practice – supporting pupils with empathy and understanding
- Cover Supervisor Training – practical guidance for managing classrooms confidently and effectively
Why Choose Protocol Education?
- Competitive daily rates paid weekly through PAYE
- No umbrella company deductions or hidden fees
- Access to free CPD training covering behaviour management, SEND, safeguarding, and classroom practice
- Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant
- Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school positions
- £50 Refer-a-Friend bonus scheme
- Access to a wide range of secondary schools across Stockton-on-Tees and the wider Teesside area
Many of our Cover Supervisors go on to secure permanent positions within schools or progress into teacher training, making this an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a long-term career in education.
Start Dates Available Throughout September
If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same and want to make a positive difference in secondary schools across Stockton-on-Tees, apply today .
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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