At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead classrooms, deliver lessons, and engage students in learning.
- Company: Ambitious secondary school in Watford with high expectations.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time role, and valuable teaching experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and support from experienced educators.
- Why this job: Gain real classroom experience before committing to teacher training.
- Qualifications: 2:1 or First-Class degree; strong communication and engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Are you a confident graduate who wants to explore a career in teaching? Would you like to gain experience leading a classroom before committing to teacher training? Do you have the personality, presence and communication skills to engage secondary school students and keep them focused on learning? KPI Education is recruiting an ambitious Graduate Cover Supervisor for a successful secondary school in Watford.
This is an excellent opportunity for a high-calibre graduate who wants genuine whole-class experience. Rather than spending the year exclusively supporting individual pupils, you’ll regularly take responsibility for classes, deliver pre-planned work and develop the confidence needed to manage a classroom effectively. For an aspiring teacher, few graduate roles offer better preparation.
Graduate Cover Supervisor - Key Facts
- Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
- Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum or minimum £550 per week
- Full-time, Monday to Friday
- Fixed-term for 1 academic year
- Opportunity to extend
- Open to graduates from a wide range of academic disciplines
- Regular responsibility for whole-class supervision
- Work across KS3 and KS4
- Gain valuable classroom and behaviour-management experience
- Receive guidance and support from experienced teachers
- Ideal preparation for teacher training, PGCE or other routes into teaching
Get in Front of the Classroom
If you're serious about teaching, you need to know what it feels like to lead a class. As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you'll step in when teachers are absent and ensure pupils continue with the work that has been planned for them. You'll introduce tasks, answer questions, maintain expectations and keep students engaged throughout the lesson.
You’ll quickly develop some of the most important skills required of a future teacher - presence, communication, adaptability, organisation and behaviour management. No two days will necessarily look the same. You could supervise an English lesson in the morning, support a Humanities class before lunch and oversee a Science or Maths lesson later in the day.
Why This Watford School?
This is an ambitious secondary school with high expectations for both academic achievement and student behaviour. Senior leaders understand the value that talented graduates can bring to a school and are keen to provide an environment where aspiring teachers can develop. You'll work alongside experienced educators, observe different teaching styles and gain an excellent understanding of how a successful secondary school operates. As your confidence grows, you'll have the opportunity to become an increasingly established member of the school community.
Could You Be a Future Teacher?
The school is particularly interested in graduates who are confident, resilient, personable and academically capable. You'll ideally hold a 2:1 or First-Class degree and be able to demonstrate a genuine interest in working with young people. Previous school experience is advantageous but isn't essential - the right attitude, communication skills and potential are equally important.
If you've been thinking about teaching but want to experience the reality of leading a classroom first, this could be the perfect bridge between university and teacher training. Think you have what it takes to command a classroom?
Graduate Cover Supervisor in Watford employer: KPI Recruiting Ltd
KPI Recruiting is an exceptional employer for those looking to thrive in the Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment sector. With a strong focus on employee development, our supportive work culture fosters growth through structured training and mentorship opportunities, allowing you to take ownership of your desk while being backed by a successful £45m recruitment business. Located in Sutton, you'll benefit from a vibrant community and access to a diverse range of high-value clients, making this an ideal environment for ambitious recruiters seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
