Trainee Secondary Teacher - Cover Supervisor Role

Start your teaching career in Norfolk with Grad2Teach – earn a salary, gain valuable classroom experience, and work towards becoming a qualified secondary school teacher.

Grad2Teach is recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Secondary Teacher – Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school in Norfolk.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate, career changer, or experienced teaching assistant who wants to enter the teaching profession through a structured, salaried teacher training programme.

During Phase One, you will work as a Cover Supervisor, gaining hands-on experience across different subjects and year groups while completing an NCFE Level 4 qualification through Grad2Teach.

You will gradually develop your classroom management, lesson delivery, and teaching skills, preparing you for progression into Phase Two and a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) through Coventry University.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary school classes during the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on their learning.

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and maintain a positive, productive classroom environment.

• Develop effective behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.

• Support students across a range of subjects and abilities, including those with additional learning needs.

• Build positive professional relationships with students, teachers, and school staff.

• Assist with wider school activities, pastoral responsibilities, and student development where appropriate.

• Participate in Grad2Teach training, mentoring, observations, and professional development.

• Work towards becoming a confident, independent secondary school teacher.

About You – Who We're Looking For

We are looking for an aspiring teacher who is enthusiastic about education and committed to making a positive difference in young people's lives.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree or be a graduate preparing to enter the teaching profession.

• Have a genuine interest in secondary education and supporting young people.

• Demonstrate confidence, professionalism, and strong communication skills.

• Be comfortable leading a classroom and managing student behaviour.

• Be organised, reliable, adaptable, and willing to learn.

• Have the ability to build positive relationships with students and colleagues.

• Be committed to completing a structured teacher training programme and progressing towards QTS.

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, HLTA, tutor, or youth worker would be advantageous but is not essential.

We also welcome applications from career changers who have transferable skills and a passion for education.

Training & Progression – The Grad2Teach Pathway

Grad2Teach provides a flexible, salaried route into secondary teaching, allowing you to gain practical school experience while developing the knowledge and qualifications required to become a teacher.

Phase One – Classroom Experience & Level 4 Qualification

During Phase One, you will:

• Work in a secondary school as a salaried Cover Supervisor.

• Complete an NCFE-accredited Level 4 qualification focused on classroom practice and professional development.

• Develop your understanding of lesson planning, assessment, safeguarding, and behaviour management.

• Follow structured training informed by the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards.

• Receive support through mentoring, observations, and Grad2Teach training sessions.

• Build the confidence, skills, and experience needed to progress into formal Initial Teacher Training.

Phase Two – PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Once you are ready to progress, you can move into Phase Two of the Grad2Teach programme.

During this stage, you will:

• Progress towards a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University, subject to meeting entry requirements.

• Take greater responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing lessons.

• Teach independently with your own secondary school timetable.

• Receive ongoing mentoring, university support, and professional development.

• Work towards achieving Qualified Teacher Status and beginning your career as a qualified secondary teacher.

This pathway offers a practical alternative to traditional university-led teacher training, combining salaried school employment with structured professional development.

Why Choose Grad2Teach?

• Earn while you train: Gain valuable paid experience in a secondary school.

• Practical classroom experience: Develop teaching skills through daily involvement in school life.

• Recognised qualifications: Complete an NCFE Level 4 qualification during Phase One.

• Clear career progression: Work towards a PGCE with QTS through Coventry University.

• Dedicated support: Benefit from Grad2Teach training, mentoring, and ongoing guidance.

• Flexible training: Develop at a pace suited to your experience and readiness.

• Long-term career opportunities: Build the foundations for a rewarding career in secondary education.

Location – Norfolk

This Trainee Secondary Teacher – Cover Supervisor opportunity is based at a secondary school in Norfolk, East of England.

The role is suitable for candidates based in or willing to commute within Norfolk, including Norwich, Wymondham, Dereham, King's Lynn, Thetford, and surrounding areas.

The specific school location and postcode will be confirmed during the application process.