Graduate Opportunities in Secondary Education

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in education?

If you are based in Oldham, Rochdale, or North Manchester and are interested in gaining valuable classroom experience, Teaching Personnel is offering an excellent opportunity to work within a variety of secondary schools across the local area.

This role is ideal for graduates looking to develop their skills, explore a career in teaching, and gain practical experience in a school environment. With flexible working arrangements and ongoing support, it provides an excellent foundation for a long-term career in education.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Develop Your Experience – Gain valuable classroom experience across a range of secondary schools.
• Flexible Working – Choose assignments that fit around your availability and commitments.
• Dedicated Support – Receive ongoing guidance from an experienced consultant, with access to our bespoke booking and availability app.
• Career Progression – High-performing candidates may be considered for long-term or permanent opportunities within our partner schools.
• Competitive Pay – Daily rates of £95–£110, dependent on experience and the needs of the school.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Maintain a positive, productive, and well-managed classroom environment.
• Support students in their learning and encourage engagement throughout lessons.
• Uphold school policies and promote high standards of behaviour and professionalism.

Candidate Requirements

The successful applicant will have:

• A degree in any subject.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A confident, professional, and adaptable approach.
• Previous experience working with children or young people, either in an educational or similar setting.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's development.

Apply Today

If you are looking to gain meaningful experience within secondary education while developing your professional skills, we encourage you to apply.

Please submit your most up-to-date CV, and a member of our recruitment team will contact you within two working days to discuss the next steps.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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