About the role
As a Graduate Cover Teacher you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects, but don't worry, you are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area. The lesson will always be planned, and this will be provided in advance. It is your role as the Graduate Cover Teacher to facilitate the classes learning, management classroom behaviour, record accurate registers, and provide a handover to the absent teacher. Successful Graduate Cover Teacher are adaptable, flexible, motivated, confident and organised, they have a passion for education and supporting young people.
This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable it is not essential.
If you are new to the role, you will be offered a comprehensive Graduate Cover Teacher Training Programme to equip you with the skills you need. Visit our website to find out more about our Graduate Cover Teacher Training Programme.
Requirements
To be considered for the position of Cover Supervisor, you will:
1. Have a willingness to learn.
2. A passion for the progress of secondary school pupils.
3. Be a natural leader and someone with confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher.
4. Hold, or be prepared to undergo an Enhanced DBS, registered to the Update Service
What we offer
As a Cover Supervisor, part of our team, you benefit from:
5. Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
6. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
7. Social and networking events.
8. Pension contributions.
9. CPD to help with your professional development.
10. Access to a dedicated consultant.
About us
We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.
We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability, or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.