Trainee Primary Teacher (Cover Supervisor)

Are you looking to begin a career in primary teaching while gaining valuable classroom experience?

Grad2Teach is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Trainee Teacher – Primary based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. This is a Phase One salaried training position, where you will work as a Cover Supervisor, supporting the delivery of lessons across the primary age range while developing your teaching skills.

In this role, you will supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain engaged in their learning and follow pre-planned lessons. You will also support class teachers, deliver small group interventions, and gradually build your confidence in leading learning independently.

The school environment is supportive and focused on developing future teachers, offering:

• A collaborative and welcoming staff team
• Strong behaviour systems and clear routines
• A focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Structured support and mentoring for trainees
• Opportunities to gain experience across different year groups

This role is ideal for someone who wants to earn while they train, gain hands-on classroom experience from day one, and build a strong foundation before progressing to full teacher training.

About You – Candidate Profile

We are looking for a motivated and adaptable individual with a passion for working with children and a desire to become a primary teacher.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be an aspiring primary teacher / graduate trainee
• Have a degree (in any subject) or relevant experience working with children
• Be confident managing a classroom and leading learning
• Have strong communication and organisational skills
• Be calm, flexible and able to adapt to different classroom situations
• Be committed to supporting pupils’ learning and wellbeing
• Be eager to develop their teaching practice through training and mentoring

Training & Progression with Grad2Teach

This role follows Grad2Teach’s fully salaried, two-phase teacher training model:

Phase One – Cover Supervisor Role & Level 4 Training

• Work as a Cover Supervisor, leading whole-class learning using prepared materials
• Complete a Level 4 NCFE customised qualification
• Training aligned to the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers’ Standards
• Develop through classroom practice, mentoring, observations and professional study

Phase Two – PGCE/PGTA & QTS (Coventry University)

Subject to successful progression, you will move on to:

• Increased teaching responsibility (up to 18 hours per week)
• Completion of a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University (NITE)
• Ongoing mentoring and assessment to meet all Teachers’ Standards

This structured pathway provides a clear and supported route into teaching, equipping you with the skills, confidence and qualifications to become a fully qualified Primary Teacher.

Location & Application

This salaried trainee role is based in:

Stevenage, Hertfordshire

The location benefits from excellent transport links, including easy access to London and surrounding areas.

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career in education — while earning and training — we would love to hear from you.