Graduate Cover Supervisor

PK Education; Catcliffe; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

PK Education Limited is seeking Graduate Cover Supervisors to work in Rotherham secondary schools. Start ASAP / November 2026 with flexible supply, full-time or part-time shifts and competitive daily rates.

This role offers valuable classroom experience before teacher training. You will supervise classes when teachers are absent, follow pre-planned activities, manage behaviour, and help students stay focused on learning across KS3 and KS4.

Qualifications

• A degree or relevant experience working with young people.
• Strong communication with secondary-aged students.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and improve.
• Reliable and flexible with work commitments.

Responsabilités

• Supervising students across KS3 and KS4.
• Delivering instructions for pre-planned classroom activities.
• Developing confidence in managing a classroom.
• Supporting students with their work and behaviour.

Connaissances

Communication

Classroom management

Adaptability

Reliability

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Description du poste

Graduate Cover Supervisor Rotherham Aspiring Teachers Welcome!

Location: Rotherham
Start Date: ASAP / November 2026
Contract: Flexible Supply Full-time or Part-time
Salary: Competitive Daily Rates

Thinking About Becoming a Teacher? Start in the Classroom!

Have you recently graduated and wondered whether teaching could be the career for you?

Perhaps you're considering a PGCE, looking to build your classroom confidence or simply want a rewarding job where you can make a difference to young people.

PK Education are recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors to work within secondary schools across Rotherham.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience before committing to teacher training.

You Don't Need to Be a Qualified Teacher!

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll take responsibility for supervising secondary school classes when their usual teacher is absent.

The work will already be planned, so you won't be expected to create lessons from scratch. Instead, you'll explain activities, manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain focused on their learning.

What Does the Role Involve?

• Supervising students across KS3 and KS4

• Delivering instructions for pre-planned classroom activities

• Developing your confidence managing a classroom

• Supporting students with their work

• Building positive relationships with students and school staff

• Gaining experience across different subjects and year groups

• Following school behaviour and safeguarding policies

Who Would This Suit?

• University graduates considering a PGCE

• Psychology, Sociology, English, Maths and Science graduates

• Sports Science and PE graduates

• Aspiring secondary school teachers

• Teaching Assistants looking to develop their careers

• Individuals with experience coaching, mentoring or supporting young people

What We're Looking For:

• A degree or relevant experience working with young people

• Confidence communicating with secondary-aged students

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Strong organisational and behaviour management skills

• Reliability and flexibility

• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Why Choose PK Education?

• Established education recruitment agency since 2005

• Competitive daily rates

• Flexible work around your commitments

• Valuable experience before teacher training

• Opportunities across Rotherham secondary schools

• Support from a dedicated local consultant

• Access to our PK Cover Supervisor Academy

Whether you're planning to apply for teacher training next year or simply want to explore a career in education, cover supervision can be a great first step.