Cover Supervisor

A mainstream secondary school in Bournemouth is seeking to appoint a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team on a full-time basis from April 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is passionate about supporting young people and maintaining high standards of learning across a range of subjects. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring continuity of education during teacher absences by supervising pre-set lessons and managing classroom behaviour effectively.

The school is a well-regarded and inclusive secondary setting, committed to providing a supportive and engaging learning environment for students aged 11–16. With a strong focus on achievement, wellbeing, and respect, the school prides itself on fostering positive relationships between staff and students.

The role will involve:

• Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff

• Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain on task

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy

• Providing clear instructions and maintaining a calm, purposeful learning environment

• Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress and any issues that arise

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting

• Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading a classroom

• Be adaptable, organised, and able to think on their feet

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

This role would suit graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced Cover Supervisors, or individuals with relevant youth work or coaching experience looking to transition into education.

In return, the school offers a supportive leadership team, a welcoming staff body, and the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience within a dynamic and forward-thinking secondary environment.

This full-time position is due to commence in April 2026. Applications are welcomed from enthusiastic and committed individuals ready to make a positive impact in a Bournemouth secondary school.

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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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