Skip to main content
Teaching Assistant

Cover Co-ordinator

Kings Priory School · North Shields · North Tyneside

Job description

As Cover Co-ordinator, you will be responsible for organising and managing staff cover to ensure high-quality learning continues in the absence of teaching staff. You will work closely with senior leaders, teaching staff, and external agencies to secure appropriate cover and maintain continuity for pupils.

You will also provide cover to classes across the school and be an integral part of delivering the excellent education our pupils receive. By supervising work that is set by teaching staff, you will establish productive working relationships with pupils and act as a role model by setting high expectations.

This role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a calm, solution-focused approach. For more information please see the attached documents or contact Brian Nelis on the details on this advert.

Apply now

Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).

About this school

Kings Priory School

Academy sponsor led · All-through · Ages 4–18

Not rated
Pupils
1,565
Avg teacher salary
£49,977
Pupil:teacher ratio
18:1
Academy trust
WOODARD ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

View full school profile

Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

Location

Loading map…

North Shields, North Tyneside, NE30 4RF

Advertisement

More jobs in North Tyneside

View all →
Pastoral & welfare

Kings Priory School · North Shields

Assistant Head of Year
PermanentFull time£30,024 - £32,597 (FTE) · · £24,817 - £26,943 Actual salary based on 37 hours per week, term time only.
Closes tomorrowView & apply
Support Staff

Neat Academy Trust · North Shields

Casual Leisure Assistant
PermanentPart timeN2 £24,796 per annum (Living wage supplement £13.45 an hour)
Closes tomorrowView & apply
Support Staff

Kings Priory School · North Shields

Out of School Club Assistant
PermanentPart time£12.85 - £13.47 Hourly · · £12.85 - £13.47 per hour depending on experience. 1 x 22.5 hours fixed term (maternity cover) per week
Closes tomorrowView & apply
TeacherMaths

North Gosforth Academy · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Teacher of Maths
PermanentFull time£32,916 - £45,352
Closes tomorrowView & apply
Education SupportSEN

North Gosforth Academy · Newcastle-upon-Tyne

SEN Manager
PermanentFull time£36,363 - £39,862 (actual salary £31,608 - £34,649)
Closes in 2 daysView & apply
Pastoral & welfare

St Thomas More Catholic High School · North Shields

Lay Chaplain
PermanentFull time
Closes in 3 daysView & apply

Advertisement

Salary
£27,694.00 - £29,540.00 Annually (FTE) £22,891-£24,416 Actual Salary based on 37 hours per week, term time only.
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
8 June 2026
Closing date
23 June 2026

Not the one for you?

Keep looking — there are plenty more teaching jobs in England.

Browse all teaching jobs in England