Cover Supervisor – PRU

Company: Protocol Education Ltd
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Location: Gateshead
Job Description:

Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting young people who need additional guidance to succeed?

Protocol Education is recruiting a resilient and proactive Cover Supervisor to work within a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Gateshead, supporting students who require alternative provision due to behavioural, social, or emotional needs.

This is a highly rewarding opportunity for someone who can build positive relationships and create a calm, structured learning environment.

The Role

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
  • Manage classroom behaviour using positive strategies
  • Support pupils with SEMH and behavioural needs
  • Maintain engagement and encourage participation
  • Provide consistency and routine throughout the school day

We’re Looking For

  • Experience working with young people
  • Strong classroom or group management skills
  • Calm, confident, and resilient personality
  • Ability to build trust and rapport quickly

Apply today to make a real difference.

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.

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Posted: July 6th, 2026