Cover Supervisor

A welcoming and well-regarded 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 Easter.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who enjoys working with young people and is considering a future career in teaching.

The Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

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

• Deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain on task

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons

• Support students in maintaining high standards of work and conduct

This role does not require planning or marking, but strong classroom management skills and confidence leading a class are essential.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have experience working with secondary-aged students (school-based experience desirable)

• Be confident managing behaviour and leading a classroom independently

• Have strong communication and organisational skills

• Be adaptable, resilient and professional

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced support staff are encouraged to apply.

The School Offers:

• A supportive and collaborative staff team

• Clear behaviour systems and strong leadership support

• Opportunities for professional development

• A positive and inclusive learning environment

This full-time role will commence from the Easter term and offers the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience within a thriving secondary school in Bournemouth.

If you are ready to take the next step in your education career, we would love to hear from you.

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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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