History Graduate Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

History Graduate Cover Supervisor - Full-Time Role
Location: Levenshulme
Contract: Full-time, starting after Easter until the end of the academic year
Pay: £419.25 - £500 per week

Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic History Graduate to join a Good Ofsted-rated secondary school in Levenshulme as a Cover Supervisor. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain hands-on classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching or education.

As a History Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that students remain engaged and on task with pre-planned lesson materials. You will play a key role in supporting students' learning while maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and delivering pre-set lessons across different year groups in the History department.
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring that students follow school policies.
• Providing support to students who may need extra guidance with their work.
• Answering any questions students may have about the tasks set in the lesson.
• Covering lessons in other subject areas when required.
• Liaising with teaching staff and reporting on student engagement and behaviour.
• Assisting in extracurricular activities, revision sessions, or intervention groups as needed.
• Maintaining a safe and inclusive learning environment by following safeguarding procedures.

We are looking for a History Graduate who:

• Holds a degree in History or a related subject.
• Has a passion for education and is considering a career in teaching.
• Is confident in leading a classroom and managing student behaviour.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build strong relationships with students and motivate them to engage with their learning.
• Has experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, or tutoring capacity (preferred but not essential).
• Is adaptable, organised, and able to work effectively in a school setting.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection (training will be provided).

Benefits include:

• The opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience in a secondary school environment.
• A supportive school community with experienced staff to guide and mentor you.
• Professional development and training opportunities through Teaching Personnel.
• The potential for the role to become permanent based on performance and school needs.

If you are a History Graduate looking to develop your skills and gain practical experience in education, we encourage you to apply.

To apply for this role, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the position.