Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Opportunity to teach in Secondary Education!

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire

Start Date: Immediate

A Secondary School in Portsmouth, with a focus on raising aspirations and providing supportive, structured education, is seeking an ambitious Cover Supervisor to join their team!

This is a great opportunity for educators seeking classroom experience or thinking about a future in teaching.

The Role

In this role, you’ll take the lead in supervising classes of pupils aged 11-16 years old during teacher absences, ensuring lessons stay on track and learning continues with momentum.

You will bring pre‑prepared lesson materials to life, encourage positive behaviour aligned with school expectations, and create a vibrant, purposeful classroom atmosphere. You may also have the chance to provide one‑to‑one support for students with special educational needs, helping them thrive in their learning!

The School

This is a community-focused 11–16 secondary school offering:

• Good Ofsted‑rated education across all categories
• Broad subject offer including academic and vocational pathways
• Strong pastoral and SEND support
• Inclusive ethos and increasing demand from local families

It remains a key secondary option for families in Portsmouth, with a focus on raising aspirations and providing supportive, structured education. The school also provides great facilities such as:

• Modern classrooms and specialist subject areas (e.g., design technology, PE facilities)
• Refurbished learning spaces since academy conversion
• Dedicated pastoral and SEND support zones
• Access to United Learning’s digital learning platforms

Who We Are Looking For

• Brings valuable experience working with secondary‑aged students and is eager to grow within an educational setting
• Confident and adaptable, with the skills to lead a classroom and create a positive learning environment
• A strong communicator who builds meaningful, professional relationships with students
• Passionate about supporting, motivating, and shaping the development of young people
• Flexible and proactive, confident delivering a variety of subjects to broaden their experience and skill set

Working Hours / Benefits

• Competitive daily rate
• Holiday Pay included
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available, between Monday-Friday, with flexibility tailored to you!
• Term-time only, perfect for work-life balance!
• Access to a multitude of CPD academy online training courses
• Opportunities for professional development and ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel’s experienced consultants

If you are eager to join an Ofsted rated “Good” school, with modern facilities, a dedicated pastoral team and strong enrichment culture, we would love to hear from you! Apply with your CV today!

About Us

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education recruitment agency, working with a variety of schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

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