Graduate Cover Supervisor

supply Graduate Cover Supervisor location Lancaster contract type Full-time, Part-time contract term Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term salary £17 to £25 per hour ref TCS-LA-JB-Apr26 Apply by 15 May 2026 Job start apply now Vision for Education are seeking for Trainee School Cover Supervisors to join our successful supply teaching team and work within our partnership local secondary schools across Lancaster and surrounding areas. About the role

Trainee School Cover Supervisor Lancaster Pay:

£17

• £25 per hour (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start Date :

Immediate/Flexible Do you have a passion for teaching and shaping young minds? This could be the job for you! Summary Vision for Education are seeking for Trainee School Cover Supervisors to join our successful supply teaching team and work within our partnership local secondary schools across Lancaster and surrounding areas. What is a Cover Supervisor? As a Cover Supervisor, you will be expected to supervise pupils in the absence of a teacher, managing the class and ensuring that pupils remain on task with pre-set work. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects, but don't worry, you are not expected to be a subject specialist in each area. The lesson will always be planned and provided in advance. The key aspects of the Cover Supervisor role are: Facilitate the classes' learning Manage behaviour issues Record accurate registers Provide handover notes to the absent teacher This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience of working within a Secondary school prior to applying to Initial Teacher Training. Although previous experience of working in a Secondary School is desirable it is not essential. Training Vision for Education has created a bespoke

FREE OF CHARGE

Cover Supervisor training programme designed in collaboration with the North East Partnership Teacher Training provision. Our training programme consists of some online courses and a half-day, in-house training session, covering all aspects of the role including what to expect day-to-day and next steps. Following the session, our team will continue to support you once working within schools, continuing to offer a variety of CPD courses and inclusive support from our experienced and friendly team. Our FREE bespoke training package includes:

• Developing Safeguarding Knowledge
• Introduction to Managing Behaviour
• Lesson Structure & Classroom Routines
• Building Effective Relationships
• Effective Skills & Qualities
• Understanding Additional Needs Requirements Vision for Education are enthusiastic about appointing individuals with a passion for teaching and learning alongside genuine willingness to learn. No previous experience is required, just transferable skills from previous jobs and past experiences. The desired Cover Supervisor will have:
• A passion for education, providing high quality care and support to pupils
• A willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Desirable to be degree educated or equivalent
• Friendly and approachable
• Confidence to being assertive but supportive
• Strong communication skills
• Flexibility to work on short notice As a Cover Supervisor, these roles often present on short notice.

Individuals who wish to apply for this role should have availability to work from approximately 8:30am to 3:00pm Monday to Friday but the role is flexible to work around your logistics. By joining our successful supply teaching pool, we can offer shifts around your schedule, whether you only have availability for 1 day or 5 days per week, we are here to help you. What we can offer As a Cover Supervisor with Vision for Education, you will benefit from:

• Excellent rates of pay using the PAYE system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability)
• CPD to support your professional development
• Pension contributions
• Access to a designated consultant
• Social and networking events About Vision for Education Vision for Education are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people.

With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators. We're part of The Edwin Group, an education alliance here to do good and are proud to be named in The Sunday Times Top 100 Best Places to Work in the UK 2024 We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community. Ready to apply? If you are a cover supervisor who can enthuse, motivate and engage learners and would like the challenge of working in a rewarding environment, then we want to hear from you. Apply today via this website, or for more information about this role and other opportunities call us on 01772 669322 #coversupervisor apply now share