Cover Supervisor

A mainstream secondary school in Poole is seeking a reliable and proactive Cover Supervisor to join their team on a full-time basis, starting ASAP.

This role is ideal for someone with experience working with young people who is confident managing a classroom and supporting students to remain on task in the absence of their usual teacher. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising classes during teacher absences using pre-prepared work

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Supporting students to engage with set tasks and learning activities

• Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour

• Assisting with general school duties where required

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with secondary-aged students (school-based experience preferred)

• Is confident managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Has strong communication and organisational skills

• Is adaptable, professional, and dependable

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

In return, the school offers a supportive staff team, clear expectations, and an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting.

This is a full-time position, available immediately, and would suit someone considering a future career in teaching or 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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.