Graduate Cover Supervisor

Graduate Cover Supervisor – Full-Time Role
Location: Stockport
Contract: Full-time, starting ASAP until the end of the academic year
Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week

Teaching Personnel is delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate to join a well-regarded secondary school in Stockport. Rated Good by Ofsted, the school is seeking a confident and adaptable individual to take on the role of Cover Supervisor, providing essential classroom support and ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of teaching staff. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching or education.

The Role:

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in delivering pre-set lesson materials, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning. While you will not be required to plan or mark work, your presence in the classroom will be essential in maintaining a structured and productive learning environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects, ensuring students stay on task with the work set by their teacher.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
• Encouraging student participation and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Providing support to students where necessary and addressing any questions.
• Reporting lesson progress and any incidents to the relevant teaching staff.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a degree in any subject.
• Has a strong interest in education and working with young people.
• Can confidently manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning atmosphere.
• Is adaptable, proactive, and able to work across different subjects and year groups.
• Previous experience working with young people (such as in schools, tutoring, mentoring, or youth work) is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience, ideal for aspiring teachers.
• A supportive and welcoming school environment.
• Access to professional development and training through Teaching Personnel.
• The potential for the role to become permanent, based on performance and school requirements.

If you are a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience and make a real impact in education, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for this role. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

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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