Cover Supervisor (Graduate)

Smile Education; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education support organization in Redditch seeks recent graduates eager to step into the classroom as Cover Supervisors or Unqualified Teachers. This flexible role enables individuals to gain practical teaching experience while developing essential classroom management skills, offering a pathway to future teaching opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work to fit around your schedule

Competitive daily rates

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Free CPD training and career development guidance

A foot in the door with reputable schools across Redditch

Qualifications

• Strong interest in education and working with young people.
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential).

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a variety of subjects.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Confidence

Adaptability

Good communication skills

Education

Recent graduate or final-year university student

Job description

Location:

Redditch, Worcestershire

Contract Type:

Flexible (Full-Time & Part-Time Available)

Recruiter:

Smile Education

Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education and working with young people?

Considering a career in teaching but want to gain hands-on classroom experience first?

Smile Education is here to support the next generation of educators by offering exciting opportunities to work as a Cover Supervisor or Unqualified Teacher in middle and high schools across Redditch.

What’s Involved:

As a Cover Supervisor or Unqualified Teacher, you’ll step into the classroom and deliver pre-planned lessons to students in the absence of their usual teacher. This is a fantastic way to develop classroom management skills, build confidence, and see if teaching is the right path for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a variety of subjects
• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Ensure students stay on task and follow school expectations
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student behaviour and engagement

What We’re Looking For:

• A recent graduate or final-year university student
• A strong interest in education and working with young people
• Confidence, adaptability, and good communication skills
• Experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

What You’ll Get:

• Flexible work to fit around your schedule
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
• Free CPD training and career development guidance
• A foot in the door with reputable schools across Redditch

Whether you're looking to gain experience before applying for teacher training or simply want to explore the classroom environment, this is the perfect first step.

Ready to Get Started?

Join Smile Education and take your first steps into the classroom with confidence. Apply today or contact us to find out more.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding children. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide relevant references.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS, and Qualifications.