Graduate Teaching Roles

Teaching Personnel; Merley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in the United Kingdom is offering the Graduate Cover Supervisor role within the Future Teachers Programme. We are seeking ambitious graduates aiming to gain valuable classroom experience before teacher training, with the chance to observe and support in a secondary school in Bournemouth.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes, manage behaviour, and help pupils complete pre-prepared work, building confidence and foundational teaching skills without full teaching

Qualifications

• Graduates considering a career in teaching.
• Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills.
• Positive role models who can inspire young people.
• Adaptable, proactive and enthusiastic team players.
• Interest in gaining hands-on education experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere
• Supporting students in completing pre-prepared work
• Building professional relationships with teaching staff and pupils
• Gaining insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of teachers and school staff

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor - Future Teachers Programme

Looking to build a career in education after university?

Teaching Personnel is looking for ambitious graduates who are considering a future in teaching and want to gain valuable school-based experience before committing to formal teacher training.

Our Future Teachers Programme is designed to help graduates develop the skills, confidence and classroom experience needed to take the next step towards a rewarding career in education.

Whether you're already planning to complete a PGCE or simply want to explore teaching as a career, this is an excellent opportunity to learn what life in the classroom is really like.

The Role

We are working with a welcoming secondary school in Bournemouth seeking a Cover Supervisor to join their team.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll oversee classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged and complete work that has already been set. You'll play an important role in maintaining a positive learning environment while gaining first-hand experience of secondary education.

This is a fantastic stepping stone into teaching, allowing you to develop classroom management skills and build confidence without the responsibilities of lesson planning or marking.

What's involved?

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere
• Supporting students in completing pre-prepared work
• Building professional relationships with teaching staff and pupils
• Gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day responsibilities of teachers and school staff

Why join the Future Teachers Programme?

• Full-time, Monday to Friday schedule (8:30am - 3:30pm)
• Ideal opportunity for recent graduates
• Gain essential classroom experience before teacher training
• Learn from experienced education professionals
• Access Teaching Personnel's CPD and development courses
• Potential pathways into salaried teacher training routes
• Weekly pay through PAYE with no umbrella company deductions
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant

We welcome graduates from all subject backgrounds, including:

• Maths
• Science
• History
• Geography
• Design & Technology
• Arts and Humanities
• Or any subject you're passionate about

During your placement, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Observe outstanding teaching practice across different subjects
• Develop your understanding of behaviour management techniques
• Learn how schools support student progress and wellbeing
• Gain insight into pastoral care and safeguarding processes
• Explore different teaching styles and classroom approaches
• Support students with coursework and exam preparation
• Build a strong foundation for future teacher training applications

Who are we looking for?

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
• Positive role models who can inspire young people
• Individuals keen to gain hands‑on education experience
• Adaptable, proactive and enthusiastic team players

If you're passionate about education and want to gain meaningful classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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