Milk Education
Graduate - Cover Supervisor
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Graduate Cover Supervisor – Liverpool
Liverpool
Full-time | Term Time Only | Immediate & September Starts Available
Thinking about a career in teaching? Gain valuable classroom experience before starting teacher training.
Milk Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and ambitious secondary school in Liverpool that is looking to appoint a Graduate Cover Supervisor.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate who is considering a future career in education and wants to gain hands-on experience within a secondary school setting. The school is looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual who can support students' learning and maintain a positive classroom environment during teacher absences.
No formal teaching qualification is required, making this role an ideal stepping stone into teaching, educational psychology, youth work or other education-based careers.
What you'll be doing:
- Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 during teacher absence.
- Delivering pre-planned lessons and learning activities.
- Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Ensuring students remain engaged and on task throughout lessons.
- Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
- Building positive relationships with pupils and staff across the school.
We would love to hear from candidates who have:
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- A degree in any subject.
- An interest in pursuing a career in education.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence managing groups of young people.
- The ability to remain calm, professional and adaptable.
- Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential).
Have you graduated in:
🎓 Psychology
🎓 English
🎓 Maths
🎓 PE
🎓 Science (Biology, Physics, Chemistry)
🎓 Sports Science
🎓 Criminology
🎓 Sociology
🎓 Health & Social Care
🎓 Education Studies
🎓 Performing Arts
🎓 Or any related degree!
Why choose Milk Education?
At Milk, we take the time to understand your career goals and match you with schools where you can build confidence, develop your teaching practice and genuinely thrive.
You'll benefit from:
- Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
- Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
- Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
- Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
- Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
- 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
- FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
- FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
- School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.
- 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.
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Interested?
Click 'Apply Now' or get in touch with me for more information about this great opportunity:
- Number: 0151 519 0800
- Email: martin@milk-education.co.uk
Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.
Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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