Graduate Cover Supervisor – Braintree

Gold Education Recruitment; Braintree; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time placement in Braintree

Weekly PAYE

Dedicated consultant

Ongoing support and guidance

Progression into teacher training

Job summary

Gold Education Recruitment is seeking a motivated Graduate Cover Supervisor to join welcoming secondary schools in Braintree on a full-time basis. This role offers valuable classroom experience and a credible route into teacher training.

You will supervise classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared materials, support students' learning, and help maintain a positive classroom environment while building relationships with staff and pupils.

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject.
• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared lesson materials
• Ensuring students remain engaged, focused and on task
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Creating a positive and productive learning environment
• Supporting students with their learning and development
• Building positive relationships with students and school staff
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Supporting pupils across different year groups where required
• Gaining valuable first‑hand experience within a secondary school environment

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Confidence with groups

Education

A degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor – Braintree

Full Time | Excellent Route into Teacher Training | Secondary Education

Gold Education Recruitment is currently working with welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Braintree and the surrounding areas, seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate Cover Supervisor to join their team on a full‑time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate with experience working with children or young people who is considering a future career in education. The role offers valuable classroom experience and, for the right candidate, a strong potential route into teacher training.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared lesson materials
• Ensuring students remain engaged, focused and on task
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Creating a positive and productive learning environment
• Supporting students with their learning and development
• Building positive relationships with students and school staff
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Supporting pupils across different year groups where required
• Gaining valuable first‑hand experience within a secondary school environment

What We’re Looking For

• A degree in any subject
• Experience working with children or young people
• A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence working with groups of young people
• A positive, professional and adaptable attitude
• The ability to think on your feet and adapt to different situations
• Previous experience in schools, coaching, tutoring, youth work or mentoring would be highly advantageous

A Strong Route into Teacher Training

This role is ideal for graduates who are considering a career in teaching but would like to gain valuable classroom experience first.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in:

• Classroom management
• Behaviour management
• Working with young people
• Building confidence in front of a class
• Understanding school environments and teaching practice

For the right candidate, there may be opportunities to progress towards teacher training and longer‑term teaching roles.

Why Choose Gold Education Recruitment?

As part of this role, you'll receive:

• A full‑time opportunity in Braintree
• A dedicated consultant supporting you throughout your placement
• Valuable classroom experience within secondary education
• Competitive daily pay rates inclusive of holiday pay
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• A straightforward registration and onboarding process
• Ongoing support and guidance throughout your placement
• Potential progression into teacher training or longer‑term education roles

Start Your Career in Education

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate with experience working with children to gain valuable classroom experience while taking the first steps towards a rewarding career in education.

If you’re considering teacher training and want to build your confidence and experience in a school first, we’d love to hear from you