Graduate Cover Supervisor for Aspiring Teachers

Ribbons & Reeves; Benfleet; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a Graduate Cover Supervisor to work across Secondary schools in Castle Point. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, and keep students engaged when a teacher is absent. This is a full‑time, term‑time role ideal for graduates aiming to train as teachers.

You will gain classroom experience with pupils aged 11–16, building confidence and practical skills in management and teaching methods to support future teacher training applications.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ensure students remain engaged in learning in the absence of their usual teacher.
• Gain exposure to a variety of subjects, year groups, and teaching styles.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom leadership

Engaging young people

Aspiration to teaching

Education

2:1 degree in secondary subject

Job description

Ribbons & Reeves is seeking a Graduate Cover Supervisor to work across Secondary schools in Castle Point. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, and keep students engaged when a teacher is absent. This is a full‑time, term‑time role ideal for graduates aiming to train as teachers.

You will gain classroom experience with pupils aged 11–16, building confidence and practical skills in management and teaching methods to support future teacher training applications.