Graduate Cover Supervisor

Ribbons and Reeves Limited; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Graduate Cover Supervisor role in Castle Point aims to provide recent graduates with valuable classroom experience across local secondary schools. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, support pupil engagement and develop behaviour management skills while gaining exposure to multiple subjects and year groups.

This is a full‑time, term‑time position designed to prepare candidates for PGCE, School Direct or salaried teacher training routes.

Qualifications

• Holds a minimum 2:1 degree in a subject taught within Secondary schools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills relevant to working with pupils.
• Aspirations to become a teacher and build classroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and keep students engaged in learning in the absence of their usual teacher.
• Gain exposure to a variety of subjects, year groups and teaching styles to develop skills for a teaching career.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom leadership

Resilience

Adaptability

Education

2:1 degree in a subject taught within Secondary schools

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor | Castle Point

Are you considering a career in teaching? Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience before embarking on teacher training? If so, this Graduate Cover Supervisor opportunity could be the perfect next step.

We are seeking confident and enthusiastic graduates to work as a Graduate Cover Supervisor in Secondary schools across Castle Point. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers looking to develop their classroom presence, behaviour management skills, and understanding of school life before progressing into teaching.

Why choose this Graduate Cover Supervisor role?

• Earn £100 per day PAYE
• Work in local Secondary schools across Castle Point
• Gain invaluable classroom experience as a Graduate Cover Supervisor
• Develop behaviour management and classroom management skills
• Work with students aged 11-16 across a range of subjects
• Excellent preparation for PGCE, School Direct, or salaried teacher training routes
• Full-time, term-time only position

Candidate Profile

• Holds a minimum 2:1 degree in a subject taught within Secondary schools
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident leading a classroom and engaging young people
• Has aspirations of becoming a teacher
• Is resilient, adaptable, and eager to learn

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure students remain engaged in learning in the absence of their usual teacher.
• The successful Graduate Cover Supervisor will gain exposure to a variety of subjects, year groups, and teaching styles while developing the skills required for a successful career in education.

This Graduate Cover Supervisor role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on school experience while building confidence in the classroom. Many successful Graduate Cover Supervisors go on to secure teacher training positions and long‑term careers within Secondary education.