Cover Supervisor

Are you a recent university graduate looking to gain hands‑on experience in education? Do you have a passion for working with young people and an interest in teaching? Vision for Education are currently recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors in Hastings to support secondary schools across the area.

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre‑set work, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.

This role is ideal for graduates seeking school‑based experience and is the perfect stepping stone into teaching. Whether you're exploring a PGCE, School Direct, or simply want to gain classroom experience, Vision for Education can support your journey.

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Support students with their learning and engagement
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson progress

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing groups of young people
• A genuine interest in education or teaching
• Previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities in a variety of Eastbourne secondary schools
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Pathway into teacher training and long‑term education careers
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your journey

As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria)
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period)
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.