Location: Wirral, Merseyside
Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience
Contract: Daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
Start: Current and upcoming opportunities
Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience in secondary education? Do you have experience working with young people and the confidence to manage a classroom?
Tradewind Recruitment is looking to recruit enthusiastic, confident and reliable graduates for Cover Supervisor opportunities across secondary schools on the Wirral.
We work closely with partner secondary schools throughout the Wirral and are keen to expand our network of graduates interested in classroom-based work.
These opportunities may include daily supply, short-term assignments and longer-term Cover Supervisor placements, depending on school requirements.
Whether you are considering a future career in teaching, looking to gain experience before applying for a PGCE, or simply want to develop your skills working with young people, Cover Supervisor work could be an excellent next step.
This advertisement is intended to recruit candidates for current and upcoming opportunities with our partner schools.
What Does a Graduate Cover Supervisor Do?
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise secondary school classes when the usual teacher is absent.
Lessons and activities will normally have been prepared in advance, meaning you will not be expected to plan and deliver your own teaching curriculum.
Your responsibilities may include:
Supervising pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4
Delivering pre-prepared lessons and classroom activities
Maintaining positive behaviour and classroom expectations
Ensuring pupils remain focused and engaged
Supporting pupils with the work provided
Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies
Providing feedback to teaching staff
Building positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
Adapting to different subjects, year groups and school environments
You do not need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) to become a Cover Supervisor.
However, you must be confident managing groups of secondary-aged pupils and demonstrate previous experience working with children or young people.
Who Are We Looking For?
We are particularly interested in graduates who:
Hold a degree in any subject
Have previous experience working with children or young people
Are confident communicating with groups of pupils
Can establish clear expectations and manage behaviour
Have strong organisational and interpersonal skills
Are reliable, adaptable and professional
Can travel to secondary schools across the Wirral
Have a genuine interest in education or working with young people
Relevant experience could include:
Sports coaching
Youth work
Tutoring or mentoring
Teaching Assistant experience
Summer camps and children's activity programmes
Volunteering with children or young people
Classroom support or other educational roles
Previous school experience is desirable but not essential, provided you can demonstrate relevant experience working with young people.
An Excellent Opportunity for Aspiring Teachers
If you are considering teacher training, working as a Graduate Cover Supervisor can provide valuable first-hand classroom experience.
You will develop your understanding of:
Classroom and behaviour management
Secondary school routines and expectations
Supporting pupils across different subjects
Communicating with groups of young people
Working alongside experienced teachers
Safeguarding and professional responsibilities
This experience can help you make an informed decision about pursuing a career in teaching.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
As a Graduate Cover Supervisor working through Tradewind Recruitment, you will benefit from:
Competitive daily rates of pay
Weekly pay
Flexible daily supply opportunities
Access to long-term placements where available
Opportunities across Wirral secondary schools
A dedicated education recruitment consultant
Free professional development through The National College
Support throughout registration and placement
Opportunities to develop your career within education
Important Applicant Information
Applicants must currently be based in the UK, have the right to work in the UK and be able to travel to schools across the Wirral.
Previous experience working with children or young people is required. A degree alone is not sufficient for consideration.
All appointments are subject to relevant safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Apply Today
If you are a graduate with experience working with young people and are interested in Cover Supervisor jobs on the Wirral, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to discuss current and upcoming opportunities.
Anthony Bailey
Tradewind Recruitment
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Salary description
£110.00 - £130.00 per day