Job Description

Graduate Cover Supervisor

  • Location: Folkestone & Dover, Kent
  • Pay: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
  • Job Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Supply
  • Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

Graduate Cover Supervisor

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience?

Are you considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work or another profession working with young people? Tradewind Recruitment is working with a number of secondary schools across Folkestone, Dover and the surrounding East Kent area that regularly require enthusiastic and confident Graduate Cover Supervisors for both full-time and part-time positions.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop classroom management skills, gain hands-on experience in education and make a positive impact on students while exploring a future career in teaching.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
  • Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Support students with their learning and ensure they remain engaged.
  • Work across a variety of subjects, giving you broad classroom experience.
  • Build confidence and develop valuable transferable skills.

No previous teaching experience is required. Schools provide lesson plans, and Tradewind will support you with training before you begin.

We are looking for graduates who:

  • Hold a degree in any subject.
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Are confident, organised and reliable.
  • Enjoy working with young people.
  • Have experience working with children or young people through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work or volunteering (desirable but not essential).

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

  • Competitive daily pay of £100 - £120.
  • Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your availability.
  • Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses through The National College.
  • Free Cover Supervisor training.
  • Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella companies.
  • Dedicated support from your local East Kent education recruitment consultant.
  • Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based roles.

This role is ideal for graduates considering careers in:

  • Teaching
  • Educational Psychology
  • Child Psychology
  • Youth Work
  • Social Work
  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • SEN Education

If you're ready to gain invaluable school experience in Folkestone, Dover and the surrounding East Kent area, apply today and start your journey with Tradewind Recruitment.