Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a well-respected secondary school in Horndean. This full-time role is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience or explore a future career in teaching.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for supervising classes of students aged 11–16 in the absence of their regular teachers, ensuring learning continues effectively. You’ll deliver pre-prepared lessons, maintain a calm and focused classroom environment, and support students across a range of subjects. The role may also involve providing additional support to pupils with special educational needs (SEN).

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise pre-set lesson plans across multiple subjects for students aged 11–16.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.

• Keep pupils engaged, motivated, and on task throughout lessons.

• Offer appropriate support to SEN students when required.

• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and conduct.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable, ideally with some SEN exposure.

• Confident classroom management and the ability to adapt quickly to different situations.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with students.

• A proactive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people in their education.

What’s on Offer

• Full-time position with an immediate start.

• Competitive daily rates between £95 and £140.

• Supportive school environment with opportunities for professional growth.

• Ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel’s experienced recruitment team.

If you’re passionate about education and ready to make a positive difference in a secondary school setting, we’d love to hear from you.

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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