Graduate Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor to start in September 2025 at a secondary academy in Salford. The role entails delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behavior, and supporting students. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree and experience working with young people. This opportunity also offers competitive weekly pay and access to professional development courses.

Benefits

Competitive weekly pay

Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses

Full interview preparation and ongoing support

Flexible holiday pay options

Free networking and social events

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 6 weeks' experience working with young people aged 11-16 in the last 3 years.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher.
• Manage classroom behavior and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide pastoral support and ensure smooth handover to teaching staff.

Skills

Experience in schools or colleges

Strong academic background in Maths, Science, or Humanities

Good GCSEs in English, Maths, and Science

Youth work or sports coaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Kickstart Your Teaching Career - Full-Time Graduate Opportunity in Manchester. Cover Supervisor Role | Salford | September 2025 Start.

The Role

Start Date: September 2025

• Full-Time: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm
• Contract: Full academic year
• No planning or marking required
• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
• Support students with independent learning and peer activities
• Provide pastoral support and ensure a smooth handover to teaching staff

About the School

You'll be based in a successful 11-18 secondary academy located in Salford. Praised for its strong leadership and supportive staff culture. Easily accessible by both car and public transport. Welcoming environment with a strong focus on student achievement and staff development.

Who We're Looking For

We're ideally looking for graduates with a strong academic background in Maths, Science, or Humanities, and good GCSEs (grades 6-9 / A*-C in English, Maths, and Science).

• Experience from schools or colleges (e.g., Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support roles)
• Youth work or sports coaching
• Scouts, Guides, church or community youth groups
• Outdoor education, Duke of Edinburgh, or similar

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 6 weeks' experience working with young people aged 11-16 in the last 3 years
• A referee who can confirm this experience
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Full employment and education history on your CV
• Legal right to work in the UK

Why Join Tradewind?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
• Full interview preparation and ongoing support
• In-house payroll - no umbrella companies
• Flexible holiday pay options
• Free networking and social events
• Many graduates progress into permanent roles or teacher training (PGCE/SCITT)

Launch your teaching journey this September - we'd love to hear from you.