Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School – Basingstoke – January 2026 Start

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a secondary school setting?
Teaching Personnel is working closely with a welcoming secondary school in Basingstoke to recruit a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to start in January 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, unqualified teachers, or experienced school support staff who are keen to build hands-on classroom experience while supporting students’ learning across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of the class teacher, delivering pre-prepared lesson content, maintaining positive behaviour, and ensuring learning continues throughout the school day.

The role will involve:

• Supervising lessons across KS3 and KS4 using set lesson plans

• Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students engaged

• Supporting pupils with their learning and encouraging participation

• Providing feedback to teaching staff on lesson outcomes

• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

The ideal candidate will:

• Be confident working with young people in a classroom setting

• Have strong communication and behaviour management skills

• Be organised, adaptable, and professional

• Have previous experience working with children or young people (desirable but not essential)

• Be interested in gaining experience within secondary education

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Flexible work opportunities to suit your availability

• Access to free training and continued professional development

• A clear pathway into teacher training or long-term school roles

Location: Basingstoke
Start Date: January 2026
Role Type: Cover Supervisor – Secondary Education

If you’re passionate about education and eager to gain valuable classroom experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through Teaching Personnel and take the next step towards a rewarding career in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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