Graduate Cover Supervisor - Secondary School - Wolverhampton

The Graduate Network; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Graduate Network is seeking a proactive Graduate Cover Supervisor for a Wolverhampton secondary school. You will provide classroom cover during teacher absences, supervise lessons, and help maintain a positive, focused learning environment for pupils.

This role offers an immediate start and a daily rate of £100–£110, making it an excellent stepping stone for graduates considering teacher training and a career in education.

Qualifications

• A degree in any subject, ideally with an interest in secondary education.
• A genuine ambition to pursue a career in teaching or education.
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to supervise classes of secondary school pupils independently.
• Previous experience working with young people is advantageous but not essential.
• A calm, professional and consistent approach to managing classroom behaviour.
• The ability to adapt quickly to different subjects, year groups and classroom environments.
• A willingness to learn from experienced teachers and develop practical classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary school classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students understand the work.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Build professional relationships with students and establish clear expectations.
• Support pupils with their learning and provide guidance.
• Follow safeguarding and classroom management policies.
• Work with teaching staff to ensure continuity of learning.
• Develop confidence in leading lessons and managing groups.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in any subject

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor - Secondary School - Wolverhampton

£100 - £110 per day | Immediate Start | Secondary School

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching? This Graduate Cover Supervisor opportunity at a secondary school in Wolverhampton is ideal for someone who wants to develop their classroom management skills, build confidence working with young people and gain practical experience in a secondary school environment.

We are working with a welcoming secondary school in Wolverhampton that is looking to appoint a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Cover Supervisor for an immediate start. You will provide classroom cover during teacher absences, supervising lessons, managing pupil behaviour and ensuring students remain focused on their learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering teacher training, particularly those looking to develop their confidence leading a classroom independently.

Graduate Cover Supervisor - Role Overview

Position: Graduate Cover Supervisor

Location: Wolverhampton

Daily Rate: £100 - £110

Start Date: Immediate

School: Secondary School

Responsibilities: Classroom cover, behaviour management and lesson supervision

Ideal For: Graduates considering a career in secondary teaching

Your Responsibilities

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring pupils remain engaged and complete their assigned work.

• Supervise secondary school classes across a range of subjects during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students understand the work they need to complete.
• Manage classroom behaviour, maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
• Build professional relationships with students and establish clear classroom expectations.
• Support pupils with their learning, providing guidance and encouragement where appropriate.
• Follow school policies relating to behaviour, safeguarding and classroom management.
• Work closely with teaching staff and senior leaders to ensure continuity of learning.
• Develop your confidence leading lessons and managing groups of secondary school students.

The Ideal Graduate Cover Supervisor

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and adaptable graduate who can establish a positive classroom environment and communicate effectively with young people.

• A degree in any subject, ideally with an interest in secondary education.
• A genuine ambition to pursue a career in teaching or education.
• Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.
• The confidence to supervise classes of secondary school pupils independently.
• Previous experience working with young people is advantageous but not essential.
• A calm, professional and consistent approach to managing classroom behaviour.
• The ability to adapt quickly to different subjects, year groups and classroom environments.
• A willingness to learn from experienced teachers and develop practical classroom management skills.

Why Apply for This Graduate Cover Supervisor Role?

• This position provides an excellent introduction to secondary education, giving you the opportunity to experience life in the classroom before committing to teacher training.
• Earn £100 - £110 per day while gaining valuable school-based experience.
• Develop essential classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Gain experience supervising lessons across different subjects and year groups.
• Build your confidence communicating with and leading groups of secondary school students.
• Work alongside experienced teachers and gain insight into the responsibilities of a secondary school teacher.
• Strengthen your application for future teacher training programmes, including PGCE and school-based routes.

The successful applicant will be subject to relevant safeguarding and safer recruitment checks, including an appropriate enhanced DBS check.