Graduate Cover Supervisors - Secondary Schools

Tradewind Education | Rotherham and Surrounding Areas

Are you a recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in education?

Tradewind Education is seeking enthusiastic, confident and motivated Graduate Cover Supervisors to join our team and work across our fantastic network of secondary partnership schools in Rotherham and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are considering a career in teaching, education, youth work or a related field, as well as those who simply enjoy working with young people and want to gain valuable classroom experience.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people, confident in managing a classroom and able to make a positive difference to students' learning and development.

The Role - Graduate Cover Supervisor

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning when teachers are absent. You will work across a range of secondary schools, supporting students and ensuring that pre-planned lessons are delivered effectively.

You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in different school environments, develop your classroom management skills and build valuable relationships with staff and students.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes of secondary-aged students across a range of subjects, delivering work set by the absent teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task.
• Create a positive, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Ensure students understand the work they have been set and encourage them to complete tasks to the best of their ability.
• Follow school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety.
• Support students with their learning where appropriate, providing guidance and encouragement.
• Report any concerns regarding student behaviour, progress or welfare to the appropriate member of school staff.
• Take registers and ensure students are accounted for throughout lessons.
• Adapt confidently to different school environments, age groups and classroom situations.
• Build positive professional relationships with teaching staff, support staff and students.

Job Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• A degree in any subject (or be a recent graduate).
• A genuine interest in working within secondary education.
• A confident, positive and professional approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong classroom management skills, or the confidence and willingness to develop them.
• The ability to build rapport with young people and establish positive relationships.
• A flexible and adaptable attitude, with the ability to work across different schools and subject areas.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to use your initiative.
• The resilience and confidence to manage challenging classroom situations.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• The right to work in the UK.

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential, as full support and guidance will be provided.

What Tradewind Education Can Offer You

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• The opportunity to work in a variety of well-established secondary partnership schools across Rotherham and surrounding areas.
• Valuable classroom experience for graduates considering teacher training or a future career in education.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind Education consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to build your confidence, develop transferable skills and progress within the education sector.
• A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference to young people's lives.

Why Join Tradewind Education?

At Tradewind Education, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with our schools and candidates. We are committed to finding the right opportunities for our staff and providing ongoing support throughout their journey with us.

Whether you are considering a future in teaching or simply want to gain experience working with young people, this is a fantastic opportunity to get your foot in the door of education.

Interested in applying?

If you are a graduate who is enthusiastic about education, confident working with young people and ready to take on a rewarding new challenge, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today to join Tradewind Education and start your journey in secondary education across Rotherham and the surrounding areas. Call or email your CV to