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 staffAbout 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 developmentWho 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 / AC 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 similarRequirements 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 UKWhy 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