Job Description: Graduate Cover Supervisor
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training?
Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and inspire young people in a positive learning environment?
Step into Teaching are here to help you!
The Opportunity:
Role: Graduate Cover Supervisor (Full-time, Monday – Friday, term-time only)
Location: Biggleswade
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £500 – £520 per week (Term Time Only)
We are working in partnership with a supportive secondary school in Biggleswade seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Graduate Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, educational psychologists, or graduates looking to gain meaningful school-based experience.
You will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences, supervising classes across a range of subjects and supporting students to remain engaged and on task.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of the Cover Manager, supervise pupils during the absence of their class teacher
- Take class registers as required
- Liaise with Curriculum Leaders to clarify lesson instructions where necessary
- Work closely with Teaching Assistants to support individual pupils within lessons
- Deliver clear instructions based on pre-set work and actively supervise learning activities
- Report any non-participation or behavioural concerns to the class teacher
- Contribute to behaviour management in line with the school’s Behaviour Policy
- Provide feedback on completed learning activities
- Support the wider school community and contribute positively to the learning environment
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Hold a degree qualification (minimum 2:2)
- Have a strong educational background and an interest in working with young people
- Be confident managing a classroom and maintaining firm but positive boundaries
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Have a proactive, solution-focused attitude and work well as part of a team
- Remain calm, professional, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
- Be interested in progressing into teaching or another education-based career
- Be willing to support students with additional SEMH/SEND needs
What Can We Offer?
We have developed a strong partnership with a welcoming and ambitious school in Biggleswade that is passionate about developing future educators. Led by an experienced senior leadership team, the school offers graduates the opportunity to gain first-hand classroom experience while receiving ongoing guidance and support.
This role provides excellent preparation for Initial Teacher Training, Schools Direct programmes, and ECT pathways, making it an ideal stepping stone into a long-term career in education.
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply’ below to generate your interest and import your CV to Keira @ Step Into Teaching. This role requires a DBS check.
***Step Into Teaching is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure and Baring Service check***
***We aim, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within 5 working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. **
Pay: £500.00-£520.00 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Education:
Work Location: In person
