Graduate Cover Supervisor

Kickstart Your Teaching Career - Full-Time Graduate Opportunity in Manchester
Cover Supervisor Role | South Manchester | September 2025 Start

Are you a recent graduate thinking about teaching? Want to gain hands-on experience in a classroom before committing to teacher training?

Join an Ofsted ''Good'' secondary academy on the Trafford/Stockport border as a full-time Cover Supervisor and build the experience and confidence you need to thrive in education.

The Role
Start Date: September 2025
Full-Time: Monday to Friday, 8:20am - 3:20pm
Contract: Full academic year
No planning or marking required

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
• Support students with independent learning and peer activities
• Provide pastoral support and ensure a smooth handover to teaching staff

About the School
You''ll be based in a successful 11-18 secondary academy located on the border of Trafford and Stockport.

• Rated Good by Ofsted (May 2022)
• Praised for its strong leadership and supportive staff culture
• "The behaviour of pupils is good. Pupils are polite, friendly and generally behave well." - Ofsted
• Easily accessible by both car and public transport
• Welcoming environment with a strong focus on student achievement and staff development

Who We''re Looking For
We''re ideally looking for graduates with a strong academic background in Maths, Science, or Humanities, and good GCSEs (grades 6-9 / A*-C in English, Maths, and Science).

We welcome experience from:

• Schools or colleges (e.g., Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support roles)
• Youth work or sports coaching
• Scouts, Guides, church or community youth groups
• Outdoor education, Duke of Edinburgh, or similar

Requirements

• A bachelor''s degree or equivalent qualification
• Minimum of 6 weeks'' experience working with young people aged 11-16 in the last 3 years
• A referee who can confirm this experience
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
• Full employment and education history on your CV
• Legal right to work in the UK

Why Join Tradewind?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College
• Full interview preparation and ongoing support
• In-house payroll - no umbrella companies
• Flexible holiday pay options
• Free networking and social events
• Many graduates progress into permanent roles or teacher training (PGCE/SCITT)

Apply Now
To find out more or apply, contact the Manchester office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Launch your teaching journey this September - we''d love to hear from you.