Trainee Secondary Teacher - Cover Supervisor Role

Are you a graduate or career changer looking to become a secondary school teacher while earning a salary?

Grad2Teach is recruiting an enthusiastic and motivated Trainee Secondary Teacher – Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in the King's Lynn area of West Norfolk.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher to gain valuable classroom experience, develop essential teaching skills and begin a structured, salaried route towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

Working as a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in supporting teaching and learning across the school. You will supervise lessons in the absence of teaching staff, manage classroom behaviour and help pupils remain engaged with their learning.

Alongside your school-based employment, you will complete Phase One of the Grad2Teach salaried teacher training programme, working towards an accredited NCFE Level 4 qualification designed to prepare you for progression into formal teacher training.

This role is particularly suited to graduates considering secondary teaching, individuals with experience working with young people, or career changers seeking a rewarding new profession.

Key Responsibilities

As a Trainee Secondary Teacher and Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes across a range of secondary subjects using work provided by teaching staff.

• Establish a positive, purposeful classroom environment and manage pupil behaviour effectively.

• Support students with their learning and encourage participation and engagement.

• Build confidence in classroom management, communication and lesson delivery.

• Work closely with experienced teachers and school leaders to develop your teaching practice.

• Support wider school activities and contribute positively to school life.

• Complete Grad2Teach's structured Phase One training alongside your school responsibilities.

• Develop the professional knowledge and practical experience needed to progress towards independent teaching.

About You

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable individual who is passionate about education and committed to becoming a qualified secondary school teacher.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a degree or be working towards meeting the entry requirements for teacher training.

• Have a genuine interest in teaching and supporting young people aged 11–16.

• Demonstrate strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills.

• Be confident working with groups of secondary school students.

• Have a positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.

• Be able to establish professional relationships with pupils and colleagues.

• Show resilience, flexibility and confidence when managing different classroom situations.

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, tutor, youth worker or in another educational setting would be beneficial but is not essential.

We particularly welcome applications from graduates and career changers who are ready to take their first steps into teaching.

Training and Progression with Grad2Teach

Grad2Teach offers a structured, salaried teacher training programme that allows you to earn while developing the skills, knowledge and qualifications required for a successful teaching career.

Phase One – Classroom Experience and Level 4 Qualification

During Phase One, you will work in your Cover Supervisor role while completing a Level 4 NCFE Customised Qualification.

Your training will include:

• Practical classroom experience within a secondary school.

• Development of behaviour management and effective teaching techniques.

• Training aligned with the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards.

• Opportunities to observe experienced teachers and reflect on effective practice.

• Support from Grad2Teach training coordinators and school-based mentors.

• Professional development in preparation for formal Initial Teacher Training.

Phase One allows you to develop confidence and practical experience before taking on the responsibilities of an independent classroom teacher.

Phase Two – PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Following successful completion of Phase One and subject to meeting progression requirements, you can move into Phase Two of the Grad2Teach programme.

Through our partnership with Coventry University's National Institute of Teaching and Education (NITE), you can work towards a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status.

During Phase Two, you will:

• Progress towards teaching independently with your own timetable.

• Continue earning a salary while completing your teacher training.

• Receive structured mentoring, observations and professional feedback.

• Complete university-led training and academic assignments.

• Develop the knowledge and practical skills needed to meet the Teachers' Standards.

• Work towards achieving a PGCE with QTS and 60 Master's-level credits.

This provides a clear pathway from a Cover Supervisor position to becoming a fully qualified secondary school teacher.

Why Choose Grad2Teach?

• Earn while you train: Gain paid employment in a school while completing your training.

• Real classroom experience: Develop your skills through practical, hands-on experience.

• Recognised qualification: Work towards an accredited Level 4 qualification during Phase One.

• Structured progression: Move from classroom support and supervision into independent teaching.

• Expert guidance: Benefit from ongoing mentoring, professional development and Grad2Teach support.

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