Graduate Cover Supervisor

Kickstart Your Career in Education – Cover Supervisor Opportunity in Basingstoke

Are you a recent graduate or someone eager to gain valuable experience in the education sector? Join us as a Cover Supervisor in secondary schools across Basingstoke and start your journey into the classroom! Whether you’re considering a future in teaching, exploring career paths, or seeking rewarding work, this role is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education.

Why Choose This Role?

• Real Classroom Experience: Step into a classroom environment, supervising and delivering pre-prepared lessons to students across Key Stage 3 and 4 (ages 11-16). You’ll play a key role in managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere.
• No Lesson Planning Required: Focus on delivering lessons and engaging with students, as all lesson plans are provided. You can concentrate on building essential classroom management and teaching skills without the added pressure of lesson preparation.
• Flexible Work Options: Choose between full-time or part-time hours, depending on your availability, making this role ideal for graduates with other commitments or those seeking a work-life balance.
• Career Development: Considering a future in teaching? This role gives you invaluable experience, boosting your CV and giving you insight into what it’s like to work in a classroom. If you plan to pursue teacher training in the future, this experience will be a strong foundation.
• Supportive Environment: Whether you’re a recent graduate, an unqualified teacher, or an experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA), you’ll be supported by a team committed to your success. Gain confidence and knowledge in a nurturing school environment.
• Immediate Impact: Help shape young minds by creating a productive learning environment, keeping students on task, and managing behaviour effectively.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supervising students in a range of subjects across Key Stage 3 and 4
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the regular teacher
• Maintaining classroom discipline and ensuring students stay engaged
• Gaining exposure to different subjects and year groups, offering variety in your workday
• Becoming an integral part of the school community by building relationships with staff and students

What We’re Looking For:

• Recent graduates or those seeking classroom experience
• Unqualified teachers or experienced LSAs looking for a new challenge
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Enthusiasm and a genuine passion for working with young people
• Confidence in managing classroom behaviour
• UK residents only

Why This Role is Ideal for Graduates:

• Explore Different Subjects: Gain insight into various subjects and year groups, helping you identify your interests.
• Develop Transferable Skills: Build leadership, communication, and organisational skills that are valuable in any career.
• Pathway to Teaching: Thinking about teacher training? This role provides excellent preparation for future training programs, offering a glimpse into the world of education.

Start Date: October 2024
Location: Basingstoke, Hampshire
Contract: Full-time or part-time (flexible based on your availability)

Whether you’re looking to gain short-term experience or seeking a more long-term role, becoming a Cover Supervisor gives you the flexibility and growth potential to succeed. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in students’ lives.

Apply today and take the first step in your education career! We’re excited to welcome motivated individuals to our team.

This opportunity is for UK residents only.

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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