Graduates Looking To Teach in Doncaster

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £500 - £600 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: Immediately

Have you recently graduated and are considering a career in teaching? Would you like to gain hands-on classroom experience while developing the skills and confidence needed to lead a class? 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 for graduates who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching and want to gain practical experience before taking the next step. Working as a Cover Supervisor, you will lead lessons across different subjects and year groups, delivering pre-prepared lesson materials while keeping students engaged and on task.

You will gain valuable experience in classroom management, lesson delivery and working with young people, all of which can help you decide whether teaching is the right career path for you. You will also have the opportunity to develop your confidence in front of a classroom while supporting students with their everyday learning.

About the School:

This supportive secondary school values enthusiasm, commitment and a positive approach to education. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of teaching and behaviour, providing a structured environment where students are encouraged to participate and achieve their best.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise lessons across different subjects and year groups in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and explain classroom activities to students.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Encourage students to participate in lessons and complete their assigned work.
• Build positive working relationships with students and teaching staff.
• Report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate members of staff.
• Ensure students remain safe and engaged throughout the school day.

Requirements:

• A degree in any subject is desirable, particularly for graduates considering a future in teaching.
• An interest in pursuing a career in education or teaching.
• Confidence in leading a classroom and speaking in front of groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive, adaptable and organised approach.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Previous experience working with children or young people is advantageous but not essential.

To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• 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 one.