English Graduate - Literacy Support

English Graduate – Literacy Support & Cover Supervisor Durham Secondary Schools | September 2026

Teaching Personnel is looking for an English graduate for a long-term placement across secondary schools in Durham from September 2026, combining literacy support work with cover supervision across a range of subjects.

This is a role that makes genuine use of your degree. As a literacy support specialist you'll be working directly with students who are struggling with reading, writing, and communication — helping them to access the wider curriculum with greater confidence. Alongside this, you'll take on cover supervision duties, stepping into classes across various subjects and ensuring learning continues effectively in a teacher's absence.

For an English graduate considering a career in teaching, educational support, or SEND, it is difficult to think of a better starting point. You'll be developing real classroom skills, working with students at close range every day, and building a profile of experience that will strengthen any future teacher training application considerably.

What the role involves:

• Delivering structured literacy interventions on a 1:1 and small group basis
• Supporting students with reading, writing, and communication across the curriculum
• Supervising classes and delivering pre-set work across a range of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment

We're looking for:

• A degree in English, English Literature, English Language, or a related discipline
• A genuine passion for literacy and its role in student progress
• Confidence in a classroom environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different students and settings
• An enthusiasm for working with young people at secondary level
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Competitive daily rates
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Dedicated consultant support
• Free CPD and ongoing training
• A strong foundation for teacher training or permanent roles in education

Send your CV or call 0191 223 5071.

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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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