Job description
Job Title: Graduates Looking to Teach
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £500 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Have you recently graduated and considered a career in teaching? Would you like to gain hands-on classroom experience before taking the next step towards becoming a teacher? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is looking for enthusiastic graduates to join their team as Cover Supervisors.
About the Role:
This is a classroom-based opportunity that offers graduates an excellent introduction to teaching. You'll take charge of classes during teachers' absences, deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and help students stay focused and engaged with their learning.
Working across different subjects and year groups, you'll develop practical classroom management skills, build confidence leading lessons and gain first-hand experience of working in a school. It's a great stepping stone if you're considering teacher training or pursuing a longer-term career in education.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to maintain positive behaviour, high expectations and a welcoming atmosphere, giving graduates the opportunity to learn from experienced education professionals.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across different subjects and year groups.
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Deliver pre-planned lessons and explain activities clearly to students.
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Take responsibility for classroom management and maintaining good behaviour.
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Encourage students to participate and remain engaged with their learning.
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Provide support where students need clarification or guidance with their work.
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Share feedback on lesson progress and any classroom concerns with teaching staff.
Requirements:
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A degree in any subject is desirable.
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An interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education.
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Confidence in communicating with and leading groups of young people.
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Strong organisational and classroom management skills.
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A patient, adaptable and approachable attitude.
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Willingness to learn and develop practical teaching skills.
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Previous experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential.
To work with GSL Education as a Graduate looking to Teach, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
If you're a graduate who wants to explore teaching, gain valuable classroom experience and find out whether a career in education is right for you, this could be the ideal place to start. Submit your CV today!
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.