About the role
Get Into Teaching – Cover Supervisor Programme | Secondary Schools
Cover Supervisor | Get Into Teaching | Graduate & Career Change Opportunity
Are you a graduate or career-changer thinking about getting into teaching or working in schools? Not quite ready to commit to a PGCE or teacher training course yet? The Cover Supervisor Programme with Vision for Education offers a practical, paid way to gain valuable classroom experience in secondary schools while keeping your future options open.
Vision for Education is recruiting aspiring educators to join our Cover Supervisor Programme, supporting secondary schools and building the skills, confidence, and experience needed for teacher training or long-term careers in education.
Why Work in Schools?
Working in schools provides hands-on experience that can’t be gained elsewhere. As part of the Cover Supervisor Programme, you will develop:
1. Confidence leading classes of young people
2. Strong communication and leadership skills
3. Classroom and behaviour management experience
4. Knowledge of safeguarding and school systems
5. Experience that strengthens PGCE and teacher training applications
6. A clear understanding of whether teaching is the right career for you
About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom when the teacher is absent, ensuring learning continues throughout the school day.
Your responsibilities will include:
7. Supervising classes of approximately 25–30 secondary pupils
8. Delivering pre-planned lessons (no subject specialism required)
9. Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
10. Taking registers and following school policies
11. Providing feedback to teaching staff
This role offers flexible daily supply work alongside opportunities for longer fixed-term placements, making it ideal for those planning future study or a career change into education.
Cover Supervisor Programme
No previous teaching experience is required. Vision for Education’s Cover Supervisor Programme is designed specifically for people looking to get into teaching or work in schools.
The programme supports you with:
12. Training focused on classroom management
13. Safeguarding and professional expectations in schools
14. Building confidence leading lessons
15. Ongoing guidance from experienced education consultants
This structured programme helps prepare candidates for PGCE courses, SCITT routes, and other teacher training options.
Who This Role Is For
This opportunity is well suited to:
16. Graduates considering teacher training or a PGCE
17. Career changers exploring education as a new direction
18. Individuals interested in working with young people
19. Those seeking paid experience in secondary schools before committing to training
Requirements
To be considered, you will need:
20. A degree in any subject (or equivalent qualification)
21. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
22. Confidence and a willingness to learn
23. A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
24. Eligibility to work in the UK and a DBS (or willingness to apply)
What Vision for Education Offers You
As part of Vision for Education’s Cover Supervisor Programme, you will receive:
25. Excellent daily rates, paid weekly via the PAYE system
26. A Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)
27. Access to CPD and Cover Supervisor training
28. Pension contributions
29. Social and networking events
30. A dedicated consultant to support your journey into education
Vision for Education operates as an MSP and a Lot 2 provider on the CCS framework, supporting secondary schools with high-quality staff while offering compliant and well-supported routes into education careers.
About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment agency, committed to developing future teachers and supporting secondary schools across the UK.
We are part of The Edwin Group, a Top 10 UK employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, rated ‘Excellent’ for employee engagement.
Vision for Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.