Graduate Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Salford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Graduate Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Salford. This role offers full-time and flexible opportunities for recent graduates aiming to gain classroom experience before teacher training.

You will deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage behaviour, and support students across various subjects and year groups. Ideal candidates are graduates with strong communication skills and a genuine interest in education and youth development.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in any subject.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about education and working with young people.
• Considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work.
• Can remain calm, professional, and adaptable in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support students in completing assigned work.
• Build confidence leading groups of young people.
• Gain exposure to a variety of subjects and year groups.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Calm under pressure

Education

Degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor

Secondary Schools Across Salford

Full-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching? Looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting teacher training?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and confident Graduate Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Salford. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers to build classroom management skills, gain hands‑on experience, and make a real difference in students' education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support students in completing assigned work.
• Build confidence leading groups of young people.
• Gain exposure to a variety of subjects and year groups.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for graduates who:

• Hold a degree in any subject.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are passionate about education and working with young people.
• Are considering a future career in teaching, educational psychology, or youth work.
• Can remain calm, professional, and adaptable in a classroom setting.

What's on Offer?

• Valuable experience in secondary schools across Salford
• Develop classroom management and leadership skills
• Flexible and full-time opportunities available
• Ongoing support and professional development
• Excellent pathway into teacher training and education careers
• Competitive daily rates

Perfect For Future Teachers

Many of our Cover Supervisors go on to secure places on PGCE, School Direct, and teacher training programmes. This role provides the ideal foundation for anyone wanting to explore a career in education while making a positive impact in local schools.