Graduate Cover Teacher – Secondary School | London
Full-Time | Start: Immediate | Salary: £500 - £600 per week

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain comprehensive classroom experience and take your first step towards a teaching career?

KPI Education is working with a forward-thinking London secondary school to recruit a Graduate Cover Teacher. This role is ideal for graduates considering a PGCE or ITT course and offers the chance to gain hands-on experience across multiple subjects and year groups while developing key teaching skills.

About the Role

As a Graduate Cover Teacher, you will:

• Supervise classes across a broad range of subjects, supporting students in line with lesson plans.
• Work with multiple year groups, from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5, giving exposure to a variety of curriculum content.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons effectively while maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement.
• Support students’ learning and understanding, providing guidance and encouragement.
• Assist teaching staff with classroom administration, marking, and pastoral duties.
• Contribute to the smooth running of the school day by ensuring classrooms are well-managed and lessons run according to plan.
• Gain experience of teaching strategies, classroom management techniques, and the school’s curriculum framework.

This role offers a unique opportunity to observe experienced teachers, understand classroom dynamics, and develop transferable skills crucial for a future teaching career.

Ideal Candidate

• Holds a university degree 2:1 or above (in core subjects).
• Interested in pursuing a teaching career through a PGCE or ITT route.
• Enthusiastic about working with young people and able to inspire engagement and confidence.
• Strong communicator with excellent organisational skills and professional conduct.
• Able to manage classroom behaviour effectively while maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Adaptable and proactive, comfortable supervising multiple subjects and year groups.

What the School Offers

• Comprehensive exposure to a wide variety of subjects and year groups.
• Opportunities to observe and learn from experienced teaching staff.
• Supportive induction and ongoing mentoring to develop your teaching skills.
• Insight into curriculum planning, assessment, and school operations.
• Valuable experience to strengthen PGCE/ITT applications.
• Work in a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative school environment.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief statement outlining your interest in teaching and suitability for the role. KPI Education will provide full support throughout your application, induction, and beyond, helping you gain valuable experience on your path to a teaching career.

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