Paid Teacher Training Programme

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Merley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions

January start

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. in Poole is seeking a Graduate Cover Supervisor to join our Future Teachers Programme. Start in January with a full-time, Monday–Friday schedule and a salary of £23,000–£27,000.

This hands-on role lets you gain real classroom experience by leading lessons in the absence of a teacher. You'll work in welcoming secondary schools in the Poole area, engage students, and build transferable skills for future teacher training.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons in the absence of a teacher using prepared work.
• Keep students engaged and manage the classroom.
• No planning or marking; an introduction to secondary education.

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor - Future Teachers Programme

Poole | January Start | £23,000 - £27,000

Not every graduate role involves sitting behind a desk.

If you're finishing university and considering a future in teaching, but want to gain real classroom experience before taking the next step, this opportunity could be exactly what you're looking for.

We're working with welcoming secondary schools in the Poole area who are looking for confident, motivated graduates to join them as Cover Supervisors from January. This is a hands-on role where you'll gain first-hand experience in a school environment, develop transferable skills, and find out whether a career in education is right for you.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll lead lessons in the absence of a teacher using work that's already been prepared. You'll keep students engaged, manage the classroom, and help create a positive learning environment. There is no planning, marking, or parents' evenings involved, making it the perfect introduction to secondary education.

Whether you're hoping to become a teacher, work with young people, or simply build valuable professional experience, this role offers an excellent starting point.

What's on offer?

• Full-time position, Monday to Friday
• January start available
• Salary of £23,000 - £27,000
• School hours with evenings and weekends free
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Experience that strengthens future PGCE and teacher training applications
• Support from a dedicated education consultant
• PAYE pay with no umbrella company deductions

We would love to hear from graduates in:

• English
• Maths
• Science
• Psychology
• History
• Geography
• Languages
• Technology
• Creative Arts
• Or any degree subject with a passion for education

Why choose this role?

Many of the teachers we work with began their careers as Cover Supervisors. It's one of the best ways to build confidence in the classroom, learn from experienced education professionals, and make a genuine difference to young people's lives while exploring a future career in teaching.

No two days are the same. One day you might be supporting a Year 7 science class, the next working with sixth-form students preparing for exams. You'll leave with valuable experience, stronger communication skills, and a much clearer picture of what teaching is really like.

If you're ready for a graduate role that is rewarding, varied, and offers a genuine pathway into education, 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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