Graduate Cover Supervisor - Aspiring Teacher

Quokka Education; Winchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An education organization in Winchester is seeking recent graduates for the Graduate Cover Supervisor role. Ideal candidates should be confident and adaptable, ready to support secondary schools. With training and ongoing support provided, this role offers a path to a teaching career, with competitive pay starting from £120 per day. Both flexible and full-time opportunities are available.

Benefits

Free online training

Ongoing support

Links to salaried teacher training routes

Competitive weekly pay

Qualifications

• Aspiring secondary school teachers are preferred.
• Confident, adaptable, and resilient individuals are sought.
• Ready to take on new challenges in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support partner secondary schools with lesson delivery.
• Build positive impressions and follow school routines.
• Establish trust as a cover supervisor and manage classrooms effectively.

Skills

Confidence

Adaptability

Resilience

Job description

Are you a recent graduate looking for real classroom experience? Do you want to take proactive steps to start your teaching career?

Quokka Education is looking for confident, adaptable graduates to support our partner secondary schools in Winchester - including one of Hampshire's top schools. We have both flexible and full-time Cover Supervisor opportunities available.

No experience? No problem.

We'll make sure you're ready with:

• Free online training
• Optional taster days so you can try it out first
• Ongoing support from our friendly and caring team

Your first 90 days as a Cover Supervisor

Days 1-30

• Step into classrooms with confidence, keeping lessons on track with pre-planned content
• Follow school routines quickly and build positive first impressions
• Show reliability, professionalism, and adaptability in every booking

By 60 days

• Establish yourself as a trusted cover supervisor, requested back by local schools
• Confidently manage different year groups and subjects with calm authority
• Be recognised for consistency and positive behaviour management

By 90 days

• Become the go-to cover supervisor in your area
• Lead lessons independently and contribute to a positive classroom environment
• Build a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and impact

Who we're looking for

• Aspiring secondary school teachers
• Confident, adaptable, and resilient individuals
• Ready to take on a new challenge and make a difference in the classroom

What we offer

• Competitive weekly pay — from £120 per day (PAYE)
• Free CPD and professional development
• Links to salaried teacher training routes

Key details

• Location: Winchester, Hampshire
• Position: Graduate Cover Supervisor - Aspiring Teacher
• Start date: October 2025
• Contract: Full-time and Part-time
• Hours: 8:30am - 3:15pm
• Pay: From £120/day (PAYE)

If you want a role that's challenging, rewarding, and a genuine launchpad for your teaching career, apply today.

And if you know someone else who'd be perfect - refer them to us and earn up to £150 through our friend referral scheme.

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