Cover Supervisor

Whitley Bay High School, Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, NE25 9AS

49 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 5 SCP 7-9 (£22,378-£23,100)

What skills and experience we're looking for

COVER SUPERVISOR

Salary – Grade 5 SCP 7–9, Actual £22,378-£23,100 (pay award pending)

37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term Time Only - 193 days

We require a Cover Supervisor to join our team as soon as possible. This role primarily involves delivering cover to classes where teachers are out of school for short term reasons. A degree in English, Maths, Science or other curriculum related subject would be advantageous. You will need to be good humoured, resilient and enjoy working with young people aged 13-18.

This post provides the opportunity to accompany students on educational visits and to play a full part in the extra-curricular life of the school. In addition, as part of our commitment to personal and professional development, postholders will participate in a weekly training programme alongside teachers and classroom-based support staff.

Please find the job description, application form, application details and school information on the website ‘Vacancies’ section at: www.whitleybayhighschool.org

Completed applications and a letter (500 words maximum) explaining why your experiences to date have prepared you for this role at Whitley Bay High School, should be sent to debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org before the closing date below.

Closing date for applications is Friday, 4th September 2026 at 10am

Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

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Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Whitley Bay High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant employment checks deemed appropriate

Applying for the job

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CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Whitley Bay High School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 13 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1797 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whitley Bay High School website
• Email address: debbie.coulson@whitleybayhighschool.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/whitley-bay-high-school

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