Trainee Teacher

This is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is a new graduate at degree level or higher and is thinking about a career in education. You could also be thinking about a career change and have the skills needed to switch into the education sector. We offer a training course that prepares you for the role before heading into a classroom.

The School and Role

We are working with a number of secondary schools in Redurth are seeking candidates to work as Cover Supervisors on day to day and longer term General cover.

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for leading lessons of approximately 30 pupils in the absence of the class teacher. You will cover classes across the full range of secondary school subjects. Work will be planned each day and support will be given frequently by the schools and us. It is your role as the Cover Supervisor to facilitate the classes learning, manage classroom behaviour, record accurate registers, and provide a handover to the absent teacher. Successful Cover Supervisors are adaptable, flexible, motivated, confident and organised, they have a passion for education and supporting young people.

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.

Requirements

The desired Cover Supervisor will have:

• A degree or equivalent education.

• A willingness to learn.

• A natural leader and someone with the confidence to lead a lesson in the absence of the class teacher.

• A passion for education and providing the highest possible level of support to young people.

What we offer

As a Cover Supervisor and as part of our team, you benefit from:

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.

• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).

• Social and networking events.

• Pension contributions.

• CPD to help with your professional development.

• Access to a dedicated consultant.

Please call the Cornwall office on (phone number removed) to find out more or for an informal discussion.