Graduate Cover Supervisor

Graduate Cover Supervisor – Future Teacher Pathway
Wigan & surrounding areas
£100 per day
Immediate & Ongoing Opportunities

Are you a graduate looking to build school-based experience before moving into teacher training? Would you like a role that develops classroom management skills while preparing you for a career in education?

We are recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors to work in busy and supportive secondary schools. This is an excellent stepping stone for anyone considering a future in teaching.

What is a Cover Supervisor?

A Cover Supervisor is responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. You won’t be expected to plan or mark work – your role is to ensure students remain on task, follow the lesson plan, and maintain a positive learning environment. It’s an ideal way to experience teaching from the front of the classroom while developing confidence and authority.

What We Offer:

• School-Based Experience: Work in busy, thriving schools, building the skills needed for teacher training.

• Thrive Training: Specialist training to support pupil wellbeing and behaviour.

• Level 2 Teaching Assistant Training (Optional): Available at a heavily discounted rate.

• Cover Supervisor Training: Full training provided, both in-house and online.

• Clear Teacher Training Pathway: Gain the experience schools look for when recruiting future trainees.

Role Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-set lessons in the absence of a teacher.

• Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage behaviour effectively.

• Support students with their learning and engagement.

• Build skills in classroom leadership and communication.

Ideal Candidate:

• A graduate with aspirations to become a teacher.

• Confident, adaptable, and ready to take on classroom responsibility.

• Strong communicator with the ability to motivate and inspire students.

This role provides invaluable experience for graduates considering teacher training, allowing you to develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the classroom.

Apply today to begin your journey into teaching!

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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