Education Graduate - Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE weekly pay

Free CPD training

Flexible work around studies

Consultant support

Opportunities in mainstream, SEND &/or

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking graduates to work as Cover Supervisors across South Yorkshire. You’ll supervise classes in the absence of teachers, deliver pre-set work, and help students stay focused.

This role offers flexible, long-term opportunities with weekly PAYE pay and supporting CPD. Ideal candidates hold a degree and are keen to gain classroom experience before training as teachers, with ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and exposure to mainstream, SEND, and alternative

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject is acceptable for this role.
• Willingness to develop teaching-related skills through CPD training.
• Able to engage with students and manage groups effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes when the teacher is away.
• Deliver pre-set work and keep students on task.
• Maintain calm classroom behaviour and engagement.
• Bring energy and enthusiasm to each lesson.

Skills

Public speaking

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Graduate Cover Supervisor - Step into the Classroom
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £24,000-£26,000 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 hand-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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