Graduate Cover Supervisor

Graduate Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools in Basingstoke (Start: September 2025)

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting a career in teaching? Do you have the confidence to lead a class and the passion to support young people’s learning? If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors to work in a number of secondary schools across Basingstoke from September 2025. With increasing demand for flexible, high-quality cover staff, this is an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to step into the classroom and gain hands-on experience.

Role Overview:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences
• Ensure students remain on task and support positive behaviour management
• Adapt to different subjects and classrooms depending on school needs
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil progress and behaviour
• Develop essential classroom leadership and behaviour management skills

Why Choose This Role?

• Ideal preparation for a PGCE or teacher training route
• Full-time or part-time opportunities based on your availability
• Work across a range of subjects, year groups, and schools
• Develop transferable skills including leadership, communication, and adaptability
• Receive ongoing training and CPD support through Teaching Personnel
• Competitive pay rates and weekly pay
• Potential to secure long-term or permanent roles within schools

Who We're Looking For:

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates with a degree in any subject
• Aspiring teachers looking to gain practical classroom experience
• Unqualified teachers or those exploring a new career in education
• Experienced Teaching Assistants or LSAs ready to take the next step

You don’t need teaching qualifications – just a positive attitude, the ability to engage and motivate young people, and a genuine interest in education.

Requirements:

• A university degree or equivalent qualification
• Confidence to manage a classroom independently
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• An enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one)
• UK residency is essential – this role is only open to those currently living in the UK

If you’re a graduate ready to gain meaningful experience in a school setting and build a foundation for a future in teaching, we want to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team and begin your journey in education from September 2025!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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