Education Graduate

Protocol Education; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD training

Flexible work

Consultant support

Diverse settings experience

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a Graduate Cover Supervisor to step into classrooms across South Yorkshire. You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver pre-set work and help students stay focused, while maintaining calm classroom control.

This flexible, long-term role offers CPD training, weekly PAYE pay, and a pathway to teacher training. It is ideal for graduates exploring teaching and aiming to gain real classroom experience before applying for PGCE.

Qualifications

• Degree in any subject is required or welcomed.
• CPD training including behaviour management and safeguarding will be provided.
• All applicants must be able to obtain suitable safeguarding checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes when the teacher's away
• Delivering pre-set work and helping students stay focused
• Managing classroom behaviour with calm confidence
• Bringing energy and enthusiasm into every lesson

Skills

Public speaking

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree (any subject)

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Cover Supervisor - Step into the Classroom

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: £20,000-£24,000 per annum

Contract: Flexible / Long-Term / Full-Time

Start Date: Immediate

Got a degree and wondering what's next? If you're curious about teaching or just love working with young people, becoming a Cover Supervisor is a brilliant way to test-drive a career in education. You'll be stepping into classrooms across South Yorkshire, keeping lessons on track and gaining hands‑on school experience that's gold on any CV.

What you'll be doing:

• Supervising classes when the teacher's away
• Delivering pre-set work and helping students stay focused
• Managing classroom behaviour with calm confidence
• Bringing energy and enthusiasm into every lesson

Perfect if you:

• Have a degree in any subject (education or not!)
• Want experience before applying for teacher training or PGCE
• Are confident speaking to groups and building rapport quickly
• Can adapt to different classrooms and year groups

Why it's a smart move:

• Weekly PAYE pay - no umbrella companies
• FREE CPD training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
• Flexible work that fits around further study or other commitments
• Personalised support from your own consultant
• Opportunities to work in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings
• A chance to see if teaching is for you—before committing to training

This role is a fantastic springboard into teaching. Whether you're set on a career in education or just exploring your options, you'll develop real classroom skills and make a difference from day one.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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