Aspiring Teacher – Cover Supervisor

About the role

Join a supportive secondary school environment in Farnham as an Aspiring Teacher – Cover Supervisor. This role offers recent graduates or aspiring teachers the chance to gain hands‑on classroom experience before commencing formal teacher training.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons during short‑term teacher absences.
• Maintain classroom discipline and ensure a positive learning atmosphere.
• Engage students with the curriculum and monitor their progress.
• Collaborate with permanent staff to align with school policies and expectations.

Required profile

• Genuine enthusiasm for education and a clear ambition to become a qualified teacher.
• Confidence in leading a classroom and managing student behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Flexibility, resilience and the capacity to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• A degree or relevant experience working with young people is desirable.

Required skills

• Classroom management.
• Effective lesson delivery.
• Basic safeguarding awareness.

What we offer

• A supportive and inclusive school community.
• Valuable classroom experience to strengthen your teacher training application.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on young learners.