About the role
As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.
This role is ideal for graduates seeking school-based experience, the perfect stepping stone into teaching. Whether you're exploring a PGCE, School Direct, or simply want to gain classroom experience, Vision for Education can support your journey.
Key Responsibilities
1. Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
2. Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
3. Manage behaviour in line with school policies
4. Support students with their learning and engagement
5. Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson progress
About the school
You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of secondary schools in Telford, ranging from smaller community schools to larger academies.
These schools are typically:
6. Supportive and welcoming environments with experienced leadership teams
7. Focused on improving student outcomes and engagement
8. Equipped with well-resourced classrooms and structured schemes of work
9. Committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and inclusion
Long-term placements may offer the chance to become a key part of the department, contributing to planning, assessment, and wider school life.
Requirements
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
11. Confidence managing groups of young people
12. A genuine interest in education or teaching
13. Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)
14. Hold an enhanced DBS check or willing to obtain one.
Why work for Vision for Education
15. Flexible work to suit your lifestyle and commitments
16. Opportunities in a variety of Telford secondary schools
17. Competitive daily pay rates
18. Long-term and permanent opportunities available
19. Ongoing professional development and training
20. Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey
About Vision for Education
Vision For Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.
What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision For Education, you will receive:
21. Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
22. Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
23. Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
24. Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
25. FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
26. Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
27. Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.
Vision For Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.