Graduate Cover Supervisor

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching? Do you have a passion for education and the confidence to lead a classroom? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity for you!

Teaching Personnel is seeking Graduate Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Basingstoke from March 2025. With increasing demand for classroom cover, schools require additional staff to ensure students continue to receive high-quality education. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your teaching and behaviour management skills while making a positive impact in local schools.

About the Role:

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects to Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supervising students and ensuring they stay on task during lessons.
• Adapting to different classrooms and subjects, depending on the school’s requirements.
• Building confidence in classroom management and working with students of varying abilities.
• Gaining first-hand teaching experience, ideal for those considering a career in education.

Why Become a Cover Supervisor?

• Valuable school-based experience – perfect for those considering teacher training.
• Flexible working options – both full-time and part-time roles available.
• Opportunities to develop classroom management skills and gain hands-on teaching experience.
• Work across multiple subjects, expanding your knowledge and expertise.
• Ongoing training and professional development, including access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD academy.
• Competitive pay rates and opportunities for career progression.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates looking to explore a career in teaching.
• Aspiring teachers seeking classroom experience before enrolling in a PGCE or teacher training programme.
• Unqualified teachers who are interested in gaining further school-based experience.
• Experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) looking to progress into classroom supervision.

This position is open to UK residents only.

If you’re ready to take your first step into the classroom, apply now and start your journey in education!

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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