Graduate Cover Supervisor

Are you a recent graduate, experienced Learning Support Assistant (LSA), or unqualified teacher looking to start a fulfilling career in education? Secondary schools in Basingstoke are seeking additional support staff to join them from March 2025 as Graduate Cover Supervisors. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience, develop valuable teaching skills, and make a difference in students’ lives.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting students' learning and ensuring a positive and productive classroom environment. You will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, covering various subjects as needed. This role requires confident classroom management skills to keep students engaged, maintain behaviour, and ensure lesson objectives are met.

While experience in education is beneficial, it is not essential. This position is ideal for graduates considering a teaching career, experienced LSAs looking to expand their skills, or unqualified teachers aiming to build classroom experience. You’ll have the chance to work closely with teaching staff, develop your instructional skills, and gain insight into a potential career path in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and delivering pre-prepared lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, catering to a range of age groups and attainment levels.
• Providing classroom support, ensuring a positive learning atmosphere, and managing student behaviour effectively.
• Engaging with students and helping them to understand lesson content, while following the plans left by the absent teacher.
• Supporting the school’s policies on behaviour and learning to maintain an orderly and supportive classroom environment.

Position Details:

• Start date: asap.
• Full-time and part-time roles available to suit your availability.
• Suitable for graduates, unqualified teachers, and experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) eager to broaden their experience.
• This position is open to UK residents only.

Why Join Us?

Working as a Cover Supervisor offers invaluable experience and insight into the education sector. It is an excellent opportunity to develop classroom skills, build confidence, and learn more about lesson delivery and student engagement. Many who start as Cover Supervisors go on to pursue teacher training or other roles within the education field.

If you’re enthusiastic about education, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact in a supportive school environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to start your journey towards a rewarding career in education!

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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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