Graduate Cover Supervisor/ Substitute Teacher - Portsmouth
This role is ideal for graduates from all degree backgrounds who are passionate about supporting young people, making a positive impact, and gaining classroom-based experience.
About the Role:
As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you’ll lead classrooms across Key Stage 3 and 4, delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of regular teachers. No prior teaching experience is needed—just strong communication skills, patience, and a genuine interest in education.This role allows you to build essential skills in leadership and classroom management while working with students of diverse ages and abilities.
Whether you’re considering a career in teaching, social work, youth development, or another field, this position will equip you with transferable skills in communication, adaptability, and problem-solving. You’ll play an active role in shaping students’ educational journeys and make a meaningful difference each day.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering pre-prepared lessons across various subjects to students in Key Stage 3 and 4.
- Creating an engaging, positive classroom environment while effectively managing behaviour.
- Supporting students’ understanding of lesson content and encouraging active participation.
- Following school policies on behaviour and learning to ensure a respectful and orderly classroom.
Position Details:
- Start date: November 2024.
- Full-time and part-time roles are available based on your schedule.
- Suitable for graduates from any field of study, unqualified teachers, and experienced Learning Support Assistants (LSAs) seeking to expand their experience.
- This position is open to UK residents only.
- Develop Transferable Skills: Gain practical experience in classroom management, public speaking, and student engagement—skills that are valuable in many career paths.
- Get Real-World Insight into Education: Work directly with students and staff in a school environment.
- Explore Career Opportunities: Many Graduate Cover Supervisors go on to become teachers, youth workers, or educational support specialists.
- Flexible Roles: Choose full-time or part-time options to gain experience at a pace that suits you.
If you’re driven, adaptable, and excited to make an impact in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you. Begin your journey toward a rewarding career in education by applying today!
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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