PGCE Graduates Wanted – Summer Term Cover Supervisor Roles in Newport, Cwmbran & Pontypool
Location: Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Pay: £110 – £115 per day
Sector: Secondary Education
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (Summer Term)
Are you a PGCE student or recent PGCE graduate looking to gain essential teaching experience before achieving QTS? Teaching Personnel is currently hiring enthusiastic and motivated Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Newport, Cwmbran, and Pontypool this summer term.
This is a perfect opportunity for trainee teachers to earn, gain practical classroom experience, and build strong local school connections before applying for full-time teaching roles in September.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise and manage secondary classrooms during teacher absences
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Deliver pre-set lesson plans (no planning required!)
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Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
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Support student learning and development
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Build rapport with students, staff, and parents
✅ What We're Looking For:
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Current or recently completed PGCE students (awaiting QTS)
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Eligibility to work in the UK
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Enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to apply)
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Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
Why This Role Is Ideal for PGCE Students:
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Get hands-on experience in real classrooms
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Build a reputation in local schools before applying for QTS roles
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Earn an income immediately after finishing your course
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Gain insight into different school settings across South Wales
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Boost your CV with valuable teaching experience
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
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Competitive daily pay and weekly wages
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Professional development support & access to free CPD courses
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A dedicated recruitment consultant to guide your journey
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Opportunities to transition into long-term or permanent roles
Apply Today!
If you're ready to step into a classroom and start your teaching journey, submit your CV now. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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