Graduate Cover Supervisor / Classroom Supervisor

Location: Newport | ️ Start: October 2025
Hours: 08:10 – 15:10, Monday–Friday | Full-Time or Part-Time (Term-Time, Fixed Term)
Pay: £110 – £130 per day (depending on experience & qualifications, Paid PAYE)

Start your career in education with paid classroom experience

Are you a graduate or aspiring teacher looking to build confidence in the classroom? Would you like to work in a thriving secondary school in Newport, gaining invaluable experience before progressing to teacher training, PGCE, or School Direct routes?

We are recruiting a Graduate Cover Supervisor to join the school from October. This is a fantastic stepping stone into education and one of the most popular pathways into teaching.

What does a Cover Supervisor do?

Cover Supervisors take charge of classes when the usual teacher is absent, ensuring learning continues smoothly. You’ll be delivering pre-prepared lessons, keeping pupils engaged, and maintaining a positive learning environment — without the extra pressures of planning, marking, or assessment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-set lessons to classes of students aged 11–16

• Supporting pupils during tasks and encouraging them to stay focused

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policy

• Collecting work and reporting back to staff

• Promoting a calm, safe, and inclusive classroom

Think of it as leading lessons and gaining real teaching experience — the perfect preparation for future training.

Who can apply?

This role would be ideal for:

• Graduates (Psychology, English, Maths, PE, Performing Arts, Social Sciences, etc.)

• Aspiring teachers who need school-based experience before applying for PGCE/ITT

• People interested in supply teaching who want consistency in one school

• Sports coaches, youth workers, mentors or anyone experienced in leading young people

We’re looking for individuals who have:
✔️ Confidence to stand in front of a class
✔️ Strong communication and organisational skills
✔️ A positive, professional attitude
✔️ Enthusiasm to motivate and support students

Why choose this role?

• Paid classroom experience in a reputable Newport secondary school

• The perfect pathway into teacher training or long-term roles in education

• Free CPD training, including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding & SEND awareness

• Consistent Monday–Friday school hours (with part-time flexibility available)

• The chance to explore a wide range of subjects and gain broad experience

If you’re a graduate, aspiring teacher, or simply looking for a rewarding step into education, this Cover Supervisor role is the ideal way to get started.

Apply today to become a Graduate Cover Supervisor in Newport and take your first step towards a career in teaching.

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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.
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