ABC Teachers, is currently recruiting Trainee Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, teaching assistants, or individuals looking to gain paid classroom experience before teacher training.
About the role
As a Trainee Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom to supervise pre-set lessons in the absence of the regular teacher. You will manage classroom behaviour, support students with their work, and ensure a positive learning environment.
No prior teaching qualification is required, as full training and ongoing support are provided by ABC Teachers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervising classes across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
- Delivering pre-planned lessons set by teaching staff
- Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining school policies
- Supporting students to stay on task and engaged
- Gaining valuable hands-on experience in secondary schools
About the school
You will be working in a range of secondary schools across Telford, including mainstream academies and local authority schools. These schools offer supportive leadership teams, structured behaviour policies, and welcoming staff, making them ideal environments for Trainee Cover Supervisors to develop confidence and classroom management skills.
Schools are easily accessible and offer opportunities to work across different year groups and subject areas, giving you valuable exposure to varied classroom settings.
Requirements
- Are a graduate or have experience working with young people
- Are considering a career in teaching or education
- Have strong communication and classroom management skills
- Have experience in coaching, tutoring, youth work, or education (desirable, not essential)
- Hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, uploaded to the update service.
- Are a graduate or have experience working with young people
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.