Graduate Cover Supervisor

LB-813

£90 - £110 Per Day

Full Time

Temporary

Shrewsbury, Shropshire

Education

Posted 2 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

Graduate Cover Supervisor

Can you keep a classroom calm, focused, and productive when the teacher is absent? Are you looking for a school-based role that gives you real classroom experience before teacher training?

*** Graduate Cover Supervisor
*** £90 - £110 per day
*** Immediate start – Temp to Perm
*** ‘Good’ secondary school, Shrewsbury
*** Provide 1:1, small group and cover classes for absent teachers

The Role:

Work across the school providing classroom cover for absent teachers, alongside 1:1 and small group academic support where needed. You will supervise pre-set work, manage behaviour, keep pupils engaged in lessons, and support teaching staff with day-to-day classroom routines. This is a varied role that gives you direct exposure to classroom management, pupil behaviour, and the pace of life in a secondary school.

The Candidate:

You are confident, organised, and able to lead a classroom with clear expectations and calm authority. You communicate well, think on your feet, and want practical secondary school experience that helps you build confidence before moving into teacher training. This role suits a graduate who is comfortable taking responsibility and ready to develop strong classroom presence.

Requirements

  • Degree – A 2:2 or above in any subject.
    • Communication – Clear and confident verbal and written communication.
    • Enhanced DBS – Must hold or be willing to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate.
    • Desire to work in education/with children – Genuine interest in supporting pupil progress and wellbeing.
    • Career Goals – A desire to train as a teacher and build a long-term career in education.

The School:

This ‘Good’ secondary school in Shrewsbury offers the chance to build valuable classroom experience in a setting where strong routines, clear expectations, and purposeful support matter. You will work closely with teaching staff in a role that gives you direct exposure to lesson cover, behaviour management, and the practical demands of working in a busy secondary environment.

How to Apply

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this Graduate Cover Supervisor role. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted to discuss next steps and arrange interview. Early applications are encouraged, as the school may appoint before the closing date.

Due to the high number of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.