Graduate roles in schools - future Teacher

Want to get real classroom experience before jumping into teacher training? Thinking about becoming a Teacher? 

We’re working with a welcoming secondary school in Northumberland, right on the edge of Newcastle, looking for graduates to join their team as Cover Supervisors on an ad hoc basis.

It’s a brilliant way to test the waters in education, build confidence in the classroom, and see what school life is really like, without the full responsibility of teaching straight away.

And the best bit? You won’t be thrown in at the deep end. You’ll have the chance to shadow experienced Cover Supervisors for a day first, so you can see how things run before taking the lead yourself.

What does a Cover Supervisor do?

Think of yourself as the calm, confident presence in the room when a teacher is away.

Deliver pre-set lessons across different subjects

Keep students focused and on task

Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment

Support pupils with the work left by their teacher

No planning required, just strong communication, organisation, and a bit of confidence.

Why this role is perfect for graduates

If you’re considering teacher training, educational psychology, youth work, or working with young people, this role gives you genuine classroom experience that universities and training providers love to see.

You’ll:

Build classroom confidence

Learn behaviour management skills

Experience life in a secondary school

Decide if teaching is the right path for you

We’re looking for graduates who

Hold a degree in any subject

Are confident speaking in front of groups

Can build positive relationships with young people

Stay calm, organised, and adaptable

Why work through Protocol Education?

Flexible work that fits around your schedule

Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies

Free access to our CPD Academy to help you develop classroom skills

Support from a friendly, local consultant who knows the schools

Opportunities to move into teacher training or long-term school roles

Extra bonus: Are you Thrive trained? Schools love educators who understand emotional wellbeing in the classroom. If not, we can help you access free Thrive training through Protocol Education to strengthen your skills and future career options.

If you’re curious about teaching and want real classroom experience without the pressure, this is a great place to start.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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