Graduate Cover Supervisor for Secondary Schools

Milk Education; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

APSCo Compliance+ accredited

Free PSHE lesson plans

Free Educator Wellbeing resources

24/7 support from consultant

Flexible days and hours

Fast-track compliance

Culture-matched placements

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors and Learning Support Assistants to support secondary schools across Gateshead and the surrounding areas. This flexible role is ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching, education, or youth work who want practical classroom experience without planning or marking.

You will supervise pre-prepared lessons, support students, manage behaviour, and build positive relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-prepared lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
• Support students in completing work set by the class teacher
• Encourage pupils to stay engaged and focused throughout lessons
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Follow school behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Supporting pupils one-to-one and in small groups, responding to their individual needs
• Helping deliver catch‑up sessions to close learning gaps
• Working alongside the class teacher on lesson planning and adapting resources
• Promoting an accepting, inclusive classroom where every student feels they belong

Job description

Milk Education is recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors and Learning Support Assistants to support secondary schools across Gateshead and the surrounding areas. This flexible role is ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching, education, or youth work who want practical classroom experience without planning or marking.

You will supervise pre-prepared lessons, support students, manage behaviour, and build positive relationships with staff.