Graduate Future Teacher – Flexible Cover Supervisor Role – Start Now, Fully in September
Position: Graduate Future Teacher – Cover Supervisor to Teacher
Location: Stockport (Secondary Schools within the area)
Start Date: Immediate (Flexible Cover Supervisor Role)
Full-Time Role Start: September 2025
Salary: £89 - £110 per day (as Cover Supervisor, increasing once fully teaching)
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education? Looking for a flexible role that allows you to gain teaching experience and transition into a fully-fledged teacher by September 2025?
Teaching Personnel is excited to offer a unique opportunity for recent graduates to join our Graduate Future Teacher pathway. This role starts immediately as a flexible Cover Supervisor, where you will gain invaluable classroom experience, and transition into a full-time teaching position in September 2025. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in education, a desire to teach, and the ambition to develop their skills as a future teacher.
The Cover Supervisor role allows you to build rapport with students, support their learning, and manage classrooms across various subjects, while preparing for a full-time teaching role by the new academic year.
Key Responsibilities as Cover Supervisor (Immediate Start):
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Supervision of Classes: Deliver pre-planned lessons and supervise students during lessons and activities.
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Classroom Engagement: Encourage students to stay on task, assist with their learning where possible, and maintain a focused and productive environment.
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Behaviour Management: Use positive reinforcement techniques to maintain discipline and ensure the classroom runs smoothly.
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Administrative Support: Help with taking registers, collecting work, and ensuring students comply with school policies during lessons.
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Adaptation: Work flexibly across different subject areas, ensuring the students continue their learning even in the absence of their teacher.
Key Responsibilities as a Fully Qualified Teacher (September Start):
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Teaching Lessons: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons that meet the curriculum requirements for your subject area.
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Assessment & Feedback: Monitor and assess students' progress, providing feedback that helps students improve and meet their targets.
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Classroom Management: Use a variety of strategies to maintain a positive learning environment and encourage active participation.
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Personal Development: Continuously improve your teaching skills through professional development opportunities and collaboration with colleagues.
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Parental Engagement: Meet with parents and guardians to discuss students’ progress and provide advice on how to support learning at home.
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Curriculum Development: Contribute to the ongoing development of curriculum resources and teaching methods.
Key Requirements:
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Graduate Status: A recent graduate, preferably with a degree in a relevant subject area. However, graduates from all fields will be considered if they have a passion for teaching.
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Passion for Education: A strong interest in teaching and working with young people, with a desire to pursue a career in education.
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Communication & Organisation Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with students and staff, and to organise activities and classroom materials.
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Resilience & Adaptability: Willingness to adapt to new classroom environments and be flexible with teaching strategies.
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DBS Check: Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one).
This is a great opportunity for graduates looking to make a real impact in education, develop as a teacher, and begin their teaching career with the support of experienced educators. If you're ready to start your journey towards becoming a teacher, apply now!
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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