Cover Supervisor

Role: Adhoc Cover Supervisors
Location: Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Havant & Surrounding Areas
Start: ASAP
Contract: Permanent and Temporary Opportunities

Teaching Personnel are working closely with a variety of secondary schools across Portsmouth, Waterlooville, Havant and the nearby areas, supporting them in building a flexible pool of reliable Cover Supervisors for the remainder of the academic year as well as academic year 2026/27. These schools offer inclusive, supportive environments with strong academic and pastoral standards, each committed to providing high‑quality education and a broad curriculum for their students.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of the teacher, deliver pre‑planned lessons, maintain a positive learning environment, and support students in accessing the work set. This role is particularly beneficial for graduates exploring a future career in education, as well as those with relevant experience working with young people.

The ideal candidate may be:

• A graduate considering a future in teaching and looking for classroom experience.
• A sports coach or someone with experience engaging young people in extracurricular or community settings.
• An individual from the military, prison service or similar backgrounds, experienced in managing behaviour or supporting vulnerable individuals.
• Someone with existing school experience but without QTS who would like to expand their responsibilities.
• A teaching assistant or learning support assistant interested in broadening their experience and taking on more classroom leadership.

If you don’t fit the above criteria exactly but believe you have the right attitude and transferable experience, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your CV to be considered.

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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