Trainee Teacher

Trainee Teacher / Cover Supervisor – Start Your Teaching Journey | Wigan

Thinking about becoming a teacher? Get paid classroom experience before committing to a PGCE or SCITT.

If you're considering a career in teaching but want to build your confidence first, this opportunity is for you.

We're recruiting Trainee Teachers (Cover Supervisors) to work in primary and secondary schools across Wigan. You'll gain invaluable classroom experience, develop behaviour management skills and learn what life in the classroom is really like—all while getting paid.

Many of our Cover Supervisors go on to complete a PGCE, SCITT or School Direct programme, starting their training with the confidence and practical experience that schools value.

What You'll Do:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher absences
• Lead classes and maintain a positive learning environment
• Support pupils across a range of subjects and year groups
• Gain hands-on experience in a variety of school settings
• Develop the key skills needed for a successful teaching career

Who We're Looking For:

• Graduates or those due to graduate this year
• Individuals considering a PGCE, SCITT or teacher training
• Confident, enthusiastic and adaptable people
• Strong communicators with a passion for education
• Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

Why Start With Us?

✅ Train to teach before committing to teacher training
✅ Earn up to £100 per day
✅ Experience both primary and secondary schools
✅ Free Cover Supervisor training and ongoing CPD
✅ Build classroom confidence and behaviour management skills
✅ Receive ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
✅ Strengthen your future PGCE or SCITT application with real school experience

Don't jump straight into teacher training without experiencing the classroom first. Build your skills, gain confidence and discover the type of school that's right for you before taking the next step.

Multiple opportunities available across Wigan from September. Apply today and begin your journey into teaching with confidence.

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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