Cover Supervisor - Flexible Working

Cover Supervisor – Flexible Hours to Suit You

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Start Date: Immediate

Are you looking for meaningful work in a school setting, but need a role that fits around your life? This welcoming and high‑achieving 11–16 secondary school is offering a fantastic opportunity for a part‑time or flexible Cover Supervisor to join their team.

The school is a vibrant, friendly place with around 1,000 students who genuinely enjoy coming to school. Behaviour is calm, routines are well established, and staff are supported by a strong leadership team who value teamwork, wellbeing, and professional growth.

What Makes This School a Great Place to Work?

• A calm, purposeful environment where learning comes first
• Supportive leaders who prioritise staff development and wellbeing
• An inclusive ethos with excellent pastoral and SEND support
• A positive community feel where students are respectful and engaged

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll help keep the school running smoothly by supervising classes when teachers are absent. This is an excellent role if you're considering a future in teaching, enjoy working with young people, or want school-based experience without a full teaching schedule.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking the lead in the classroom and delivering prepared lesson materials
• Creating a settled, focused atmosphere for learning
• Supporting students with questions and tasks
• Upholding the school’s values and expectations
• Working collaboratively with teachers, support staff, and pastoral teams

This role suits graduates, aspiring trainee teachers, experienced classroom staff, or anyone with a passion for supporting young people.

Flexible Working Options

This position is designed to suit a variety of working patterns. Options may include:

• Part‑time hours
• Flexible days across the week
• Term‑time only
• Opportunities for additional hours if desired

The school understands that great staff come from all circumstances and is happy to shape working patterns around availability wherever possible.

Why Join?

You’ll be part of a school where:

• Classrooms are calm and productive
• Teachers and support staff work closely together
• Students feel safe, valued, and motivated
• SEND support is well-resourced and highly regarded
• Staff have clear development opportunities

Interested?

If you’d like a role that’s both flexible and rewarding, this could be the perfect fit.
Apply now with your CV to be considered.

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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