ABC Teachers are currently recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Telford and the surrounding Shropshire area. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, education, or child development.
About the role
As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will gain hands-on classroom experience, delivering pre-set lessons and supporting pupils in the absence of the class teacher.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absences
- Delivering pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of subjects
- Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
- Supporting students to stay on task and engaged with learning
- Gaining valuable experience in secondary school environments
This role is ideal for education graduates, sports science graduates, or those with transferable experience working with young people.
About the school
You will be working in a variety of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Telford, including:
- Mainstream secondary schools
- Academies and multi-academy trusts
- Schools with strong behaviour and pastoral support systems
ABC Teachers partner with schools that are committed to supporting graduates, offering clear behaviour policies, helpful senior leadership teams, and opportunities to gain meaningful classroom experience. Many schools have a strong track record of supporting Cover Supervisors who later progress into teacher training or long-term education roles.
Placements can be tailored to suit your preferences, including location, subject strengths, and availability.
Requirements
- Hold a UK degree (any subject considered)
- Have a strong interest in education or teaching
- Be confident leading a classroom of secondary-aged pupils
- Possess excellent communication and behaviour management skills
- Have (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
- Hold a UK degree (any subject considered)
About ABC Teachers
What ABC Teachers offer
- Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
- Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
- Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
- Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
- FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
- Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
- Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.