Graduate Teacher

Graduate Teacher (Cover Supervisor) 

November 24 - ongoing

The School and Role

We are working with a large amount of Secondary schools in and around the South Hams area. Our partnering Secondary schools are seeking candidates to work as Cover Supervisors, successful candidates will have the opportunity to work on daily supply or in longer fixed term supply contracts.

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects, but don’t worry, you are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area. The lesson will always be planned, and this will be provided in advance. It is your role as the Cover Supervisor to facilitate the classes learning, manage classroom behaviour, record accurate registers, and provide a handover to the absent teacher. Successful Cover Supervisors are adaptable, flexible, motivated, confident and organised, they have a passion for education and supporting young people.

This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable it is not essential.

If you are new to the role, you will be offered a comprehensive Cover Supervisor Training Programme to equip you will the skills you need. Visit our website to find out more about our Cover Supervisor Training Programme.

Requirements

The desired Cover Supervisor will have:

- A degree or equivalent education.

- A willingness to learn.

- A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher.

- A passion for education and providing the highest possible level of support to young people.

What we offer As a Cover Supervisor and as part of our team, you benefit from:

- Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.

- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

- Social and networking events.

- Pension contributions.

- CPD to help with your professional development.

- Access to a dedicated consultant.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Chloe Smith on (phone number removed) or email

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