Job Title: Graduate Cover Supervisor – Paid Experience in Secondary Education
Location: South Yorkshire
Salary: £90 - £120 per day (including holiday pay)
Start Date: Immediate
Finished university and not sure what’s next? Want to gain paid experience in a school while keeping your options open?
A welcoming secondary school in South Yorkshire is looking for a confident and motivated graduate to join them as a Cover Supervisor. This is a full-time, term-time role that offers the perfect balance of responsibility and support—ideal for graduates considering teaching, youth work, or careers working with young people.
Why This Role Works for Graduates:
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Paid Experience: Earn while you gain hands-on experience in a school setting—perfect for building your CV.
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Variety Every Day: Work across different subjects and year groups, keeping the role interesting and developing your adaptability.
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Test Drive a Teaching Career: If you're considering teacher training, this is the ideal way to gain classroom hours and strengthen your application.
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Referral Bonus: Know another graduate looking for school experience? Refer them and receive a £75 Love2Shop voucher.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading classes and delivering cover work set by absent teachers.
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Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
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Taking registers and ensuring students stay on task.
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Supporting students who need a little extra help to access the work.
What We’re Looking For:
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A degree (2:2 or above) in any discipline—Psychology, English, History, and Sports Science graduates often thrive in this role.
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Strong communication skills and a confident, approachable manner.
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A proactive attitude and the ability to think on your feet.
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A genuine interest in working with young people (no previous school experience required, but it helps!).
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An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
Ready to get started?
This is an immediate start, so if you’re available and keen to get into the classroom, we want to hear from you.
Contact Charlotta Lovell today for more information or to apply.
📞 01302 294522
📧 charlotta.lovell@academicsltd.co.uk
