Cover Supervisor

Graduate Opportunity

Location: Preston, Lancashire
Pay Rate: £110-£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Contract: Academic Year

Are you a recent graduate with aspirations of becoming a teacher? Looking to gain valuable classroom experience before embarking on your teaching career?

Teaching Personnel is seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and reliable individual looking to take their first step into teaching as a Graduate Cover Supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your classroom management skills, build your confidence, and gain hands-on experience in a school environment while making a real difference to students' learning.

Whether you're planning to pursue a PGCE, teacher training, or simply want to explore a career in education, this role offers the perfect stepping stone into teaching.

In this role, you will supervise classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring pupils stay on task and remain engaged with the work provided. Having subject expertise is an advantage, as it enables you to cover topics you are genuinely passionate about. What matters most is confidence, adaptability, and the ability to create a positive learning environment.

You must be able to discuss relevant qualifications and demonstrate transferable skills during interview, and you will be required to complete thorough vetting checks.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, trainee teachers, individuals with experience in management, those looking to develop behaviour management skills, or anyone considering a career in education to gain valuable classroom experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting pupils with their learning and maintaining a positive classroom environment
• Applying behaviour management and de-escalation strategies
• Providing feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day

✅ Requirements

• Experience working with young people (education, youth work, coaching, etc.)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Must be aged 18 or over
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people

Why This Role Is Perfect for Aspiring Teachers

• Gain valuable hands‑on classroom experience ahead of teacher training

• Build confidence in behaviour management, lesson delivery and supporting learning

• Develop a real understanding of day‑to‑day life in a secondary school

• Strengthen your CV for PGCE applications or other education pathways

Benefits of Working on Supply

• Flexible working patterns that fit around your schedule

• Experience a variety of schools to help you find the right environment

• Competitive daily pay

• Opportunities to secure long‑term or permanent roles

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, specialising in matching passionate educators with schools that suit their skills and goals. You’ll receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant, access to CPD and training opportunities, and guidance throughout your placement.

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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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