Job title: Graduate Cover Supervisor
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: London Borough of Havering
Job published: 27-10-2026
Job ID: 125962

Job Description

Are you a graduate from a top UK University looking to gain valuable experience within Education? Are you considering a career in teaching or looking to build your experience working with children and young people?

We are working with a range of excellent primary and secondary schools across Havering, East London, who are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Graduate Cover Supervisors to support with short-term bookings starting after the October half-term.

Graduate Cover Supervisor | Job Summary

  • Competitive daily pay | Paid via PAYE on a weekly basis

  • Flexible, short-term bookings across primary and secondary schools in Havering

  • Opportunities to gain experience across different year groups and school settings

  • Supervising classes during teacher absences and ensuring pupils remain engaged with their learning

  • Delivering pre-planned work and maintaining a positive classroom environment

  • Supporting pupils with their learning, behaviour and day-to-day classroom routines

  • Must hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one

  • Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable but not essential

If you are a graduate considering a career in teaching, educational psychology, social work or another education-related field, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within local schools. With flexible, short-term bookings available across both primary and secondary settings, you can develop your classroom management skills, build confidence and gain valuable insight into the education sector.

Graduate Cover Supervisor | Ribbons & Reeves | November 2026

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping graduates and education professionals secure long-term and permanent roles across London. For other opportunities like this, visit our website and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application for this Graduate Cover Supervisor role.

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