Graduate Cover Supervisor

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? This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on classroom experience, build your confidence in front of a class and discover what a career in education could look like. A secondary school in Doncaster is looking for enthusiastic graduates to support teaching and learning as Cover Supervisors.

About the Role:

This is a classroom‑based role where you will supervise lessons and deliver pre-prepared work in the absence of the regular teacher. You will take responsibility for keeping students engaged, explaining tasks and maintaining a positive learning environment across different subjects and year groups.

For graduates considering teacher training or a future career in education, this role offers valuable first‑hand experience of working in a secondary school. You will develop classroom management skills, gain an understanding of how schools operate and build confidence working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, without needing to plan or mark lessons.

About the School:

The school provides a supportive secondary learning environment with an emphasis on positive behaviour, student progress and high expectations. Staff work collaboratively to ensure lessons run smoothly and students receive consistent support, giving new graduates the opportunity to learn from experienced education professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across different subjects and year groups during teachers' absence.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain tasks clearly to students.
• Maintain good classroom behaviour and ensure students remain focused on their work.
• Adapt your communication style to engage pupils with different learning needs and abilities.
• Support students with questions about their work where appropriate.
• Manage lesson transitions and ensure classrooms remain safe and organised.
• Report any concerns or significant behaviour issues to the relevant teaching staff.
• Follow school policies, including safeguarding and behaviour procedures.

Requirements:

• A degree in any subject is essential.
• An interest in teaching, education or working with young people.
• Strong communication skills and confidence speaking in front of a classroom.
• A calm, organised and adaptable approach.
• The ability to manage a group of secondary‑aged students and maintain clear expectations.
• Confidence working independently while following lesson plans and school guidance.
• Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential.
• Graduates considering a PGCE, teacher training or a future career in education are particularly encouraged to apply.

To work with GSL Education as a Graduate 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 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).

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.