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Cover Supervisor – Graduates & Aspiring Teachers | Blackpool
Choice Teachers is recruiting confident graduates and aspiring teachers to work as Cover Supervisors across secondary schools in Blackpool. This role is ideal for those considering a future career in teaching and looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting teacher training.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, deliver pre-set work and develop essential behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.
The Role
In this role, you will:
- Supervise whole classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 during short-term teacher absences
- Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials provided by the class teacher
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
- Keep pupils on task and engaged in their learning
- Gain hands-on experience working within a secondary school environment
- Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and behaviour
- Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times
Who This Role Is For
This opportunity is particularly suited to:
- Graduates considering a career in teaching
- Aspiring teachers looking to gain school-based experience
- Individuals considering PGCE, SCITT or Schools Direct routes
- Those with experience working with young people (formal or informal settings)
Requirements
To be considered, you will need:
- A degree (any subject) or relevant experience working with young people
- Confidence supervising groups of students independently
- Strong communication skills and a professional approach
- An up-to-date CV covering your full employment history (including any gaps)
- The right to work in the UK
- Two professional references
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Why Work with Choice Teachers?
- Competitive rates of pay
- PAYE pay – monthly as standard (weekly pay available only if absolutely necessary)
- 24/7 consultant support and guidance
- Access to a wide network of secondary schools in Blackpool and surrounding areas
- Flexible work to fit around further study or applications
- Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme
- Pension contributions (subject to eligibility)
- ⚖️ Fully compliant with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations)