Trainee Teacher – Cover Supervisor Pathway

Schools in Ipswich and across Suffolk are well-regarded for their supportive staff teams, inclusive ethos, and commitment to helping trainee teachers succeed. By starting as a Cover Supervisor, you will gain invaluable classroom experience, build confidence in behaviour management, and develop the teaching skills needed to become a qualified teacher.

The role as a Cover Supervisor:

• Lead and supervise classes across different subjects in the absence of the teacher

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to ensure continuity of learning

• Manage classroom behaviour and keep students engaged

• Gain hands-on experience in a secondary school environment

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 genuine passion for teaching and supporting young people

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why join Grad2Teach in Ipswich?

• Train to teach while working in supportive schools

• Gain paid classroom experience as a Cover Supervisor before beginning your teacher training

• Access personalised training and mentoring throughout the programme

• Earn while you learn and progress onto QTS with Grad2Teach

• Develop essential skills in lesson delivery, behaviour management and pastoral support

This route is ideal for graduates who want to secure classroom experience before starting their formal teacher training. By joining Grad2Teach in Ipswich, you can begin as a Cover Supervisor and smoothly transition into becoming a qualified teacher with QTS.

Kickstart your teaching career today! Apply now to join the Grad2Teach programme in Ipswich and take your first steps towards becoming an outstanding teacher.