Trainee Cover Supervisor

Step Into Teaching While Supporting Young People to Succeed

Are you ready to start your journey towards becoming a qualified secondary teacher? Would you thrive in a dynamic school environment that values high standards, positive behaviour, and student wellbeing?

This exciting opportunity is for a Trainee Cover Supervisor to join a vibrant, Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ secondary school committed to excellence, discipline and student growth. You’ll be instrumental in maintaining learning momentum when teachers are absent, supporting behaviour, engagement, and academic progress across a range of subjects.

This is a full-time, salaried training position, offering you the chance to gain Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) while working directly with pupils every day.

About the Grad2Teach Programme

Through the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training route, you will:

• Train on the job in a supportive school environment

• Work full-time while earning a salary

• Complete a PGCE with QTS awarded by Coventry University

• Receive expert mentoring aligned with the ITT Core Content Framework

• Pay no tuition fees

What the Role Involves

You’ll have the opportunity to:

• Supervise lessons and maintain a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher

• Follow set plans to keep students engaged and on task

• Promote the school’s behavioural expectations and routines

• Support students both academically and pastorally

• Assist with duties at break, lunch, and during school events or trips

• Take part in exam invigilation and intervention support

• Report on student behaviour and learning outcomes to relevant staff

• Provide administrative and classroom support when cover is not required

This is an ideal stepping stone to teaching and offers valuable classroom management experience.

Who We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for someone who:

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in any subject

• Has GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above

• Has experience working with young people (in education, youth work or care settings)

• Communicates clearly and confidently, including in front of groups

• Can build strong, respectful relationships with students and staff

• Is calm, methodical and solution-focused under pressure

• Is ready to grow as a teacher and leader of learning

Ready to Take the First Step Into Teaching?

This is your opportunity to gain classroom experience and earn while you train to become a qualified teacher. Join a school where students are safe, supported, and encouraged to aim higher every day.

To apply or find out more, contact Lavinia Castellan at laviniac@grad2teach.ac.uk.