Graduate Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Hartlepool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic recent graduates for Cover Supervisor roles in secondary schools. This temporary position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in education, develop classroom management skills, and engage with students. Successful candidates will step into classrooms, delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring a positive learning environment. With ongoing support from dedicated consultants and access to professional development, this role serves as an ideal stepping stone for those considering a teaching career. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners!

Benefits

Access to CPD Academy

Ongoing support from consultants

Opportunities for teacher training

Free child protection training

Qualifications

• Recent graduates with a passion for working with young people.
• Strong communication and proactive classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across various subjects.
• Manage student behaviour and support learning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management

Education

Recent Graduate (any subject)

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor

Location: Tees Valley

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: £85- £100 per day, depending on experience

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education before pursuing a career in teaching? Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and motivated graduates for Cover Supervisor roles in secondary schools across the region, starting this September.

About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom in the absence of a teacher, delivering pre-prepared lesson material and maintaining a positive learning environment. It’s a fantastic opportunity to develop classroom management skills, build confidence, and gain first-hand experience of school life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans to classes across a range of subjects
• Manage student behaviour and ensure a safe, respectful learning environment
• Support students with their learning and encourage classroom engagement
• Report back to teaching staff and contribute to the wider school team

What We’re Looking For:

• A recent graduate (any subject) with a passion for working with young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A confident and proactive approach to managing a classroom
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Access to long-term, short-term, and permanent opportunities
• Ongoing support and guidance from your dedicated consultant
• Free access to our CPD Academy to enhance your skills
• Opportunities to transition into teacher training routes

*Pleas not all successful candidates will be subject to reference checks and must hold an enhanced child dbs on the update service or be willing to apply for one.*

This is an ideal stepping stone for graduates considering a career in education. Many of our Cover Supervisors go on to complete teacher training after gaining classroom experience.

Apply now to secure your role for the new academic year or contact us for more information!

0191 223 5071 (Tyne Tees Secondary)

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. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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