Secondary Cover Supervisor

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)
Job Reference EH-COV-0410_1791113782
Closing date November 3, 2026
Location Middlesbrough, United Kingdom
Type Part-Time
Status Permanent
Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Secondary Cover Supervisor - Performing Arts Background

Looking to gain classroom experience through Drama, Music or the Performing Arts?

Veritas Education is recruiting enthusiastic and confident individuals to work as Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Teesside. These full-time, long-term opportunities are ideal for Drama graduates, Music graduates, Performing Arts students, aspiring teachers, actors, musicians, workshop leaders and those with experience coaching or leading young people.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, helping to maintain a positive learning environment while supporting pupils' engagement and progress. Schools are particularly keen to hear from candidates with a creative background who can inspire confidence, communication and teamwork in young people.

The role:

  • Deliver pre-set lessons in the absence of teaching staff
  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively
  • Encourage participation and engagement
  • Build positive relationships with pupils and staff
  • Support extracurricular activities where appropriate

    • Ideal backgrounds include:

  • Drama Graduates
  • Music Graduates
  • Performing Arts Graduates
  • Actors and Theatre Practitioners
  • Musicians and Vocal Coaches
  • Dance Instructors
  • Youth Workers
  • Sports Coaches
  • Aspiring Secondary Teachers

    • What we're looking for:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Confidence leading groups of young people
  • A positive and proactive attitude
  • Experience working with children or young people is advantageous
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

    • What Veritas offers:

  • Competitive daily pay
  • Full-time and flexible opportunities available
  • Valuable classroom experience for teacher training routes
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Opportunities in a variety of secondary schools across Teesside

    • Whether you're a recent graduate, performer, musician or aspiring teacher, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your classroom experience and make a positive difference in local schools.

    Apply today or contact Ed at Veritas Education for further info:

    Ed Hyland - ehyland@veritas-education.com

    APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

  • All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
  • Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
  • You must have legal right to work in the UK
  • You must be willing to attend a registration interview

    • Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

    Disclaimer

    'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'

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