Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor Role in Durham – Ideal for Recent Graduates

Start Date: April 2025

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience? This Cover Supervisor position in a vibrant Durham secondary school offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive educational environment.

Position Details:

• Role: Cover Supervisor
• Pay: £90 to £100 per day
• Contract: Full-Time
• Start Date: April 2025

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons to KS3 and KS4 students, ensuring learning continues in the absence of their regular teacher. This role is well suited to recent graduates looking to gain hands-on teaching experience before progressing into post-grad education or a teaching career.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering Pre-Planned Lessons – Ensuring students remain engaged and on track with their learning.
• Classroom Management – Maintaining a focused learning environment and managing student behaviour effectively.
• Supporting School Life – Contributing to extracurricular activities and the wider school community.

Requirements:

• Degree-Level Education (Desirable): While not essential, a degree is beneficial for this role.
• Classroom Management Skills: The ability to engage and support students of varying abilities.
• DBS Check: A child-only DBS registered on the update service (or willingness to apply – assistance available).
• Professional References: Two references from recent employment or placements.

Why Apply?

• Valuable Experience – Ideal for recent graduates looking to gain insight into teaching and education.
• Competitive Pay – A fair daily rate reflecting your skills and commitment.
• Supportive Environment – A welcoming school with opportunities for professional development.

Located in Durham, the school is easily accessible via the A1/A1(M) and A68, with public transport links available for non-drivers across the North East.

If you are a recent graduate eager to gain classroom experience in a supportive school environment, apply today with your CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

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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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