Trainee Teacher – Cover Supervisor Pathway - Leicester

Town/City:Ellesmere
Salary/Rate:£18,000 - £22,000
County:Leicestershire
Course:Phase 1
School Type:Secondary
Subject:PSHE
Job ref:COV_LEI_ALY
Post Date:27. 08. 2025
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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Ally Burrell
Ally Burrell
Senior Partnerships Coordinator

About the Role

Schools in Leicester’s Ellesmere area are known for their inclusive ethos, strong community values, and supportive staff teams. They provide a dynamic learning environment, with a diverse student population, making it the perfect place to develop the skills and experience you need to succeed as a teacher.

The role as a Cover Supervisor:

  • Supervise classes across a variety of subjects in the absence of the teacher

  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to maintain learning continuity

  • Support students to stay on task and engaged in their studies

  • Build confidence in classroom management and lesson delivery

Requirements to join Grad2Teach as a Trainee Teacher:

  • A degree (or working towards final year of study)

  • A minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics (and Science if training to teach Primary)

  • A strong desire to inspire and support young people

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Why join Grad2Teach in Leicester (Ellesmere)?

  • Begin your journey as a Cover Supervisor and progress to full teacher training

  • Train to teach in supportive schools while gaining valuable paid experience

  • Receive tailored training and ongoing mentoring throughout the programme

  • Earn while you learn and work towards Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Develop key teaching skills including behaviour management, lesson planning, and pastoral care

This pathway is ideal for graduates who want to gain first-hand classroom experience before progressing to teacher training. By starting as a Cover Supervisor in Leicester, you’ll be fully prepared to begin your Grad2Teach training journey towards becoming a confident, qualified teacher.

Start your teaching career today! Apply now to join the Grad2Teach programme in Leicester (Ellesmere area) and take the first step towards becoming an outstanding teacher.

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