Graduate Cover Supervisor

Supply Teach Group Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Paid classroom experience

Interview preparation examples

Classroom confidence & leadership

Flexible supply work

School experience not qualification

Job summary

Supply Teach Group Ltd in Derby is seeking a Graduate Cover Supervisor to support local schools during term time. You will supervise classes during teacher absences, helping pupils complete work that has already been prepared. Hours are 8:15am–3:15pm, with pay from £95 per day, paid weekly.

This role offers valuable classroom experience for graduates exploring teaching as a career. This temporary supply work helps you build confidence, gain first-hand experience of school life, and discuss

Qualifications

• An interest in teaching and working with young people.
• Clear communication skills and confidence leading a group.
• A reliable, organised and adaptable approach.
• Availability from 8:15am–3:15pm on their working days.

Responsibilities

• Explain lesson tasks and help pupils stay engaged.
• Maintain a positive, focused classroom environment.
• Follow school behaviour and safeguarding procedures.
• Provide feedback to school staff after lessons.

Skills

Teaching interest

Communication

Confident group leadership

Reliability & organization

Availability 08:15-15:15

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor

Location: Derby City and surrounding areas

Pay: From £95 per day, paid weekly

Hours: 8:15am–3:15pm

Contract: Temporary supply work during term time

Considering teaching? Get paid classroom experience before taking your next step.

Supply Teach is recruiting a Graduate Cover Supervisor to work in local schools. Gain first-hand experience of school life, build your confidence and discover whether teaching is right for you.

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you’ll supervise classes during teacher absences, helping pupils complete work that has already been prepared.

Responsibilities

• Explain lesson tasks and help pupils stay engaged.


• Maintain a positive, focused classroom environment.


• Follow school behaviour and safeguarding procedures.


• Provide feedback to school staff after lessons.

Requirements

• An interest in teaching and working with young people.


• Clear communication skills and confidence leading a group.


• A reliable, organised and adaptable approach.


• Availability from 8:15am–3:15pm on their working days.

Benefits

• Weekly pay, starting at £95 per day.


• Paid classroom experience before committing to teacher training.


• Practical examples to discuss in future applications and interviews.


• Opportunities to build classroom confidence and leadership skills.


• Supply work based on your availability, school demand and suitability.


• This role provides school experience; it does not award qualified teacher status or guarantee a teacher‑training place.

Safeguarding Statement

Supply Teach is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and compliance with safer recruitment and safeguarding procedures in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

Supply Teach is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.