History Graduate Cover Supervisor

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

Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic History Graduate to join a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Levenshulme as a Cover Supervisor. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching or education.

The Role:

As a History Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that students remain engaged and on task with pre-planned lesson materials. You will play a key role in supporting students’ learning while maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and delivering pre-set lessons across different year groups in the History department.
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring that students follow school policies.
• Providing support to students who may need extra guidance with their work.
• Answering any questions students may have about the tasks set in the lesson.
• Covering lessons in other subject areas when required.
• Liaising with teaching staff and reporting on student engagement and behaviour.
• Assisting in extracurricular activities, revision sessions, or intervention groups as needed.
• Maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment by following safeguarding procedures.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a History Graduate who:

• Holds a degree in History or a related subject.
• Has a passion for education and is considering a career in teaching.
• Is confident in leading a classroom and managing student behaviour.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build strong relationships with students and motivate them to engage with their learning.
• Has experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, or tutoring capacity (preferred but not essential).
• Is adaptable, organised, and able to work effectively in a school setting.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided).

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a secondary school environment.
• A supportive school community with experienced staff to guide and mentor you.
• Professional development and training opportunities through Teaching Personnel.
• The potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and school needs.

If you are a History Graduate looking to develop your skills and gain practical experience in education, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. 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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