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Science Graduate – Cover Supervisor Opportunity

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Location: Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, Term-time Only
Daily Rate: From £104 per day

Job Description
Are you a recent Science graduate looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing teacher training? Axcis Education is working with a forward-thinking secondary school seeking a confident and motivated Science Graduate Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into education, delivering pre-set work in Biology, Chemistry and Physics lessons across KS3 and KS4. You’ll be leading classes, maintaining behaviour standards, and supporting students with their learning — no teaching qualification required.


Key Responsibilities
#Supervise science classes in the absence of teachers

#Deliver pre-planned lessons in Biology, Chemistry and Physics

#Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a safe, productive learning environment

#Support students with tasks and reinforce key science concepts

#Develop confidence leading a class and engaging students


Ideal Candidate
#A recent Science graduate (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field)

#Strong interest in education or teaching

#Confident communicator with a professional classroom presence

#Adaptable, reliable and resilient

#Experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, mentoring, youth work) is desirable

#Keen to gain school-based experience before teacher training

#Must have a valid Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one


What’s On Offer
#Competitive daily rate from £104

#Term-time only – great work/life balance

#Full support from experienced school staff

#Access to free CPD and teacher training pathways

#Ideal stepping stone to a PGCE, Schools Direct, or Teach First


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