Trainee Teacher – Cover Supervisor Pathway

Grad2Teach Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A training organization for teachers in Ipswich is seeking a Trainee Teacher through its Cover Supervisor Pathway. This role offers classroom experience and supports personal development towards becoming a qualified teacher. Candidates should possess a degree or be nearing completion, alongside essential GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics. The program emphasizes effective classroom management and teaching skills.

Benefits

Paid classroom experience

Personalized training and mentoring

Progression to QTS

Qualifications

• Be pursuing a degree or in the final year of study.
• Must have GCSEs in English, Mathematics, and possibly Science.
• A genuine passion for teaching young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise classes in absence of the teacher.
• Deliver lesson materials to ensure continuity of learning.
• Manage classroom behaviour and engage students.
• Gain hands-on experience in a secondary school.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Passion for teaching

Education

Degree (or working towards final year of study)

Minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics

Job description

Trainee Teacher – Cover Supervisor Pathway

Schools in Ipswich and across Suffolk are well-regarded for their supportive staff teams, inclusive ethos, and commitment to helping trainee teachers succeed. By starting as a Cover Supervisor, you will gain invaluable classroom experience, build confidence in behaviour management, and develop the teaching skills needed to become a qualified teacher.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise classes across different subjects in the absence of the teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to ensure continuity of learning
• Manage classroom behaviour and keep students engaged
• Gain hands-on experience in a secondary school environment

Requirements to join Grad2Teach as a Trainee Teacher

• A degree (or working towards final year of study)
• A minimum of GCSEs in English and Mathematics (and Science if training to teach Primary)
• A genuine passion for teaching and supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Why join Grad2Teach in Ipswich?

• Train to teach while working in supportive schools
• Gain paid classroom experience as a Cover Supervisor before beginning your teacher training
• Access personalised training and mentoring throughout the programme
• Earn while you learn and progress onto QTS with Grad2Teach
• Develop essential skills in lesson delivery, behaviour management and pastoral support

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