Graduate Cover Supervisor
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff
Contract type: Contract / Long-term / Supply
Start date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive daily rate
About the role
Recently graduated and wondering what comes next? Thinking about a career in teaching but want to gain some real classroom experience first?
Elementa Wales is looking for confident, enthusiastic and motivated graduates to work as Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf.
This is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door of education, build valuable classroom experience and discover whether teaching could be the career for you. No formal teaching qualification is required, and graduates from all degree backgrounds are welcome to apply.
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom when a teacher is absent, deliver pre-planned work and keep pupils focused, engaged and on track.
Key responsibilities
· Supervise secondary school classes during teacher absence.
· Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure pupils understand the work set.
· Keep pupils engaged, motivated and focused on their learning.
· Manage classroom behaviour confidently and effectively.
· Support pupils who may need additional guidance with their work.
· Follow school policies, procedures and safeguarding expectations.
· Work collaboratively with teachers and wider school staff.
Requirements
· A degree in any subject area.
· An interest in working with young people and potentially pursuing a career in education.
· Confidence communicating with groups of secondary-aged pupils.
· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· A positive, adaptable and professional approach.
· EWC registration, or willingness to register.
· Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new application.
Desirable:
· Ability to speak Welsh – beneficial but not essential.
· Previous experience working with young people through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, sports clubs or similar settings.
· An interest in progressing into teacher training or another education-based career.
Why work with Elementa?
· Gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience.
· A brilliant stepping stone towards teacher training.
· Flexible work to fit around your plans and commitments.
· Competitive daily rates.
· Opportunities across Rhondda Cynon Taf and surrounding areas.
· Access to ongoing professional development.
· Support from a friendly and experienced recruitment team.
Whether you're certain that teaching is your future or simply want to explore a career in education, working as a Cover Supervisor is a great place to start.
Ready to put your degree to work in the classroom? Apply today and start building your education career with Elementa Wales!
Safeguarding
Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes. All successful applicants will undergo a thorough pre-screening process and interview, attend an insight session and have the opportunity to visit one of our Alternative Provision or SEND school sites.
Successful applicants will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and complete a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.
Please apply with your full up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.