Graduate Jobs - Cover Supervisor
  • England,Yorkshire and The Humber,West Yorkshire,Wakefield
  • Full Time, Temporary
  • £110 - £130 per day
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Cover Supervisor - WakefieldNot sure if teaching is the right career move for you? Spend a year in the classroom and find out.
A thriving secondary school in Wakefield is looking for a confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join their team. This opportunity is ideal for graduates who want meaningful school-based experience before progressing into teacher training, educational psychology, youth work, or other education-focused careers.
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll take charge of classes when teachers are absent, ensuring lessons run smoothly and students remain focused on their learning. Every day is different, giving you exposure to a variety of subjects, age groups, and classroom environments.
What You’ll Be Doing*Supervising lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
*Delivering work that has been prepared by teaching staff
*Keeping students engaged and on task
*Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining high standards
*Building positive relationships with pupils and staff
*Gaining a genuine insight into life in a secondary school


Who This Role Would Suit*Recent graduates considering a future in teaching
*Individuals with strong communication and leadership skills
*Those looking to gain hands-on classroom experience
*Candidates with coaching, mentoring, tutoring, sports, or youth work backgrounds
*People who can remain calm, organised, and confident in a busy environment
Why Apply? A fantastic introduction to teaching without needing a teaching qualification
Valuable experience that strengthens applications for PGCEs and teacher training programmes
Supportive school environment with experienced education professionals
Opportunity to make a real impact on young people’s day-to-day school experience
Competitive daily rates and potential for longer-term career opportunities
If you’ve got the confidence to lead a room, the personality to engage young people, and you’re curious about where a career in education could take you, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and take your first step into the classroom.
Job number 4167365
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