Graduate Cover Supervisor New

Full-Time / Part-Time | September 2026 Start | £90–£140 Per Day

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school?

Perhaps you're considering a future career in teaching and would like the opportunity to experience classroom life before committing to a PGCE or teacher training programme.

If you're confident, enthusiastic and enjoy working with young people, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

Teaching Personnel is currently seeking Graduate Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Milton Keynes, starting in September 2026.

This role is a great way to develop your confidence, strengthen your classroom management skills and gain practical experience working with students. Previous teaching experience isn't essential, making this an excellent opportunity for graduates taking their first steps into education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will step in when teachers are unavailable and oversee classes using lessons and resources that have already been prepared.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Supervising lessons and ensuring students complete the work provided.
• Maintaining a calm, positive and productive classroom environment.
• Supporting students with their learning and encouraging participation.
• Managing behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Working with pupils aged 11–16 across different year groups.
• Gaining experience across a variety of subjects and school settings.
• Ensuring safeguarding and school procedures are followed at all times.

We are looking for graduates who:

• Have achieved at least a 2:1 degree, preferably in a subject relevant to the secondary curriculum or a related area.
• Are confident communicating with young people and adults.
• Feel comfortable leading and managing a classroom.
• Have a genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
• Are considering teaching as a future career.
• Are reliable, organised, adaptable and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Hold, or are willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

Working with Teaching Personnel gives you access to a wide range of opportunities within education, alongside dedicated support from an experienced consultant.

You can expect:

• £90–£140 per day, depending on experience.
• Full-time and part-time opportunities.
• Term-time working arrangements.
• Placements across secondary schools in Milton Keynes.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement.
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
• The chance to build practical classroom experience before teacher training.
• Potential opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

A Cover Supervisor position is an excellent way to find out whether teaching is the right career for you, while developing skills that will be valuable throughout your education career.

You'll gain hands-on experience in classroom management, student engagement and behaviour management, while helping students stay on track with their learning.

Previous Graduate Cover Supervisors have gone on to pursue PGCE, School Direct, SCITT and salaried teacher training programmes, as well as securing longer-term teaching positions.

If you're ready to gain classroom experience and explore a career in education, apply today to find out how Teaching Personnel can help you take the next step.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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