Job description

Job Title: Graduate Cover Supervisor
Location: Middlesbrough
Salary: £100 – £130 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in education?

If so, GSL Education are seeking confident and motivated Graduate Cover Supervisors to work across schools in Middlesbrough. This role is ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching or education.

As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you will step into the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain engaged and on task. You will gain invaluable classroom management experience while supporting students’ academic progress in a structured school environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities will be:

  • Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff
  • Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students complete assigned work
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • Support students with their learning and respond to general questions
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and conduct
  • Ensure a safe, inclusive and positive learning environment
  • Assist with general school duties where required
  • Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times

What we need:

  • A recent graduate with a degree in any subject like Psychology, Social Care, SEN, Education, Sports, Science etc.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills
  • Confidence leading and managing groups of students
  • A genuine interest in pursuing a career in education
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Graduate Cover Supervisor” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.