Graduate Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools on a supply basis, with daily cover and longer fixed-term assignments. This entry point into education is ideal for individuals who enjoy leading others and engaging with young people.

You will supervise classes, deliver pre-planned lessons, and help maintain a positive learning environment while supporting safeguarding and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Entry point into education with opportunities to gain hands-on experience.
• Ideal for individuals who enjoy leading, motivating others, and working with young people.
• No subject specialization required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes of around 30 students in the absence of the class teacher.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Take accurate registers and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Provide clear handover notes for the returning teacher.

Skills

Leadership

Classroom management

Motivation

Communication

Job description

About the role

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools | Get Into Education

Are you a team leader, manager, or confident professional looking to take your first step into education? Have you considered teaching or working in schools but want to gain hands-on experience before committing to a PGCE or long-term career change?

Vision for Education is working in partnership with a supportive secondary school to recruit Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools on a supply basis, with opportunities for daily cover and longer fixed-term assignments.

This role is an excellent entry point into education and is ideal for individuals who enjoy leading, motivating others, and working with young people.

The School

You will be working within a welcoming and well-organised secondary school that place a strong emphasis on staff support, behaviour consistency, and safeguarding. Schools offer:

• Clear behaviour and safeguarding systems

• Supportive senior leadership teams

• Structured lesson plans provided in advance

• Staff who value collaboration and communication

• A positive environment where Cover Supervisors feel part of the team

These schools are experienced in supporting Cover Supervisors and understand the importance of guidance, consistency, and clear expectations.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes of around 30 students in the absence of the class teacher

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects

• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment

• Take accurate registers and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed

• Provide clear handover notes for the returning teacher

You are not expected to be a subject specialist — your role is to confidently lead the classroom and ensure learning continues.

Training and Support