Are you a recent graduate looking to gain classroom experience and kickstart a career in education? ABC Teachers is seeking Graduate Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Stafford and surrounding areas.

About the role

A Cover Supervisor plays a vital role in schools, supervising pre-set lessons in the absence of the regular teacher. You don’t need to be a qualified teacher – just confident, organised, and ready to lead a classroom. Whether you’ve worked with children before or are looking for a new challenge, we offer full training and ongoing support to help you succeed.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students in the teacher’s absence
• Maintain good classroom behaviour and ensure a productive learning environment
• Support students with their work, answering questions when needed.
• Follow the school’s policies on safeguarding, behaviour, and attendance
• Act as a positive role model for students, promoting engagement and motivation

About the school

• Flexible working patterns – full-time, part-time, or casual
• Free training and CPD opportunities
• Supportive consultants with education expertise
• Ideal pathway into teacher training or further education roles
• Local work across Telford and surrounding areas

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Graduate Cover Supervisor- Training Provided you will:

• Recent graduates in any subject
• Enthusiastic individuals with strong communication skills
• Experience working with young people is a bonus (sports coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, etc.)
• Ability to travel to schools in and around Stafford
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn
• Able to work within the UK and willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Recent graduates in any subject

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offerAs a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to applyApply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Rebekah Wayne on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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