English Language & Literature Graduate

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

CPD opportunities

Supportive environment

Education pathway

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Middlesbrough is seeking an English Graduate Cover Supervisor to support local secondary schools. You will deliver pre-planned lessons and help students develop confidence and independent learning.

No teaching qualification is required; you should have an English degree and experience with young people in the UK. This role offers flexible hours, ongoing CPD, and a pathway into teacher training.

Qualifications

• A degree in English or related subject.
• Experience working with young people in the UK (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, coaching or youth work).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence managing a classroom.
• Proactive, professional and adaptable approach.
• Genuine interest in education and supporting young people.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, including English.
• Engage and motivate students using your strong communication and literacy skills.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage classroom behaviour.
• Support students with classwork and encourage independent learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following each lesson.
• No teaching qualification is required—just confidence, adaptability, and a passion for working with young people.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English

Job description

English Graduate Cover Supervisor

Location:Middlesbrough

Job Type: Full-time | Part-time | Flexible

Salary: Competitive

Start Date:October/November 2026

About the Role

Are you an English graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching?

We're recruiting an enthusiastic and confident English Graduate Cover Supervisor to support local secondary schools. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a PGCE, teacher training, or a long-term career in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, including English.
• Engage and motivate students using your strong communication and literacy skills.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage classroom behaviour.
• Support students with classwork and encourage independent learning.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following each lesson.
• No teaching qualification is required—just confidence, adaptability, and a passion for working with young people.

What We're Looking For

• A degree in English or a related subject.
• Experience working with young people in the UK (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, coaching or youth work).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence managing a classroom.
• A proactive, professional and adaptable approach.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.
• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities.
• A supportive school environment.
• Valuable classroom experience before teacher training.
• An excellent pathway into a career in education.

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.

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