Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Bournemouth
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Are you a confident leader looking to develop your career in education? Do you have experience delivering instructions to groups or managing teams—and want to apply those skills in a school setting?

A thriving secondary school in Bournemouth is seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to make a real difference while gaining valuable classroom experience.

About the Role

You will be responsible for supervising whole classes during the absence of a teacher, ensuring students stay on task and follow the school’s behaviour policies. All lesson content will be pre-planned—your role is to deliver instructions, manage behaviour, and support students in completing their work.

This school is part of a high-performing multi-academy trust, known for its welcoming ethos, excellent student behaviour, and strong leadership support. For the right candidate, there are real opportunities for career development, including school-based teacher training and progression into pastoral or curriculum support roles.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Confident managing groups and speaking in front of a class

• Previous experience in education or transferable skills from sports coaching, youth work, or other leadership roles

• Strong behaviour management and communication skills

• Reliable, professional, and committed to student progress

• Degree-level education is desirable but not essential

What Teaching Personnel Can Offer You

• A dedicated local consultant to support you throughout your placement

• Opportunities to train to teach via school-based or Teaching Personnel pathways

• Access to our CPD Academy, offering training in behaviour management, safeguarding, SEN, and more

• Weekly pay, paid via PAYE, with no umbrella company fees

• Flexible work options—full-time or part-time, depending on your needs

• Long-term roles with potential for permanent contracts

• Access to our myTP portal for streamlined communication, timesheets, and bookings

• The chance to earn TP Tokens to support children’s charities through your work

Whether you're a graduate exploring teaching, an experienced Cover Supervisor, or someone from a coaching, care or military background, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV to register your interest. Start your journey in education this September with Teaching Personnel.

All applicants must have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other vetting procedures.

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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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