Science Graduate Cover Supervisor

Science 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 dedicated and enthusiastic Science Graduate to join a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Levenshulme as a Cover Supervisor. This role is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain valuable experience in education, particularly those considering a career in teaching.

The Role:

As a Science Graduate Cover Supervisor, your primary responsibility will be to manage and supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher. You will deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain engaged and on task throughout the lesson.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising whole-class lessons across various year groups, with a particular focus on science subjects.
• Delivering pre-set lesson materials, ensuring students follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
• Managing classroom behaviour in accordance with the school’s policies and ensuring a positive learning environment.
• Providing support to students during lessons, helping them understand scientific concepts and tasks.
• Covering lessons in other subjects where required.
• Reporting student progress, engagement, and behaviour to teaching staff.
• Assisting with science-focused interventions or revision sessions as directed by the science department.
• Supporting practical science lessons where appropriate by helping to manage resources and maintain safety standards.

The Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for a Science Graduate who:

• Holds a degree in a science-related subject (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field).
• Is enthusiastic about working with young people and supporting their education.
• Has strong communication and leadership skills, with the confidence to manage a classroom setting.
• Can adapt to different subjects and year groups when required.
• Has prior experience working with young people in an educational or mentoring capacity (desirable but not essential).
• Is organised, proactive, and capable of working independently.
• Understands safeguarding practices (training will be provided if necessary).

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to gain first-hand teaching experience within a supportive school environment.
• Access to professional development and training through Teaching Personnel.
• A chance to develop key classroom management skills that will support your progression towards a teaching career.
• The potential for the role to become permanent, depending on performance and school requirements.

If you are a Science Graduate eager to gain practical experience in a secondary school setting and make a positive impact in the classroom, we encourage you to apply.

How to Apply:

To apply for this role, please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. Successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

For further information, please contact Teaching Personnel directly.

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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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