Cover Supervisor
Job description
Cover Supervisor
Location – Southampton
Contract – Part Time and Full Time
Start date – ASAP
Are you looking to take your first step into the education sector? Primary schools across Southampton are seeking confident, motivated Cover Supervisors to support learning and ensure continuity in the classroom when teachers are absent. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone considering a future in teaching or wanting a meaningful role working with young people.
Ideal Candidate Profile
We’re keen to hear from individuals who:
- Communicate clearly and confidently with students
- Can manage a classroom and maintain a positive learning environment
- Are reliable, adaptable, and proactive
- Have experience working with young people (or a strong interest in doing so)
- Are enthusiastic about supporting pupil's development and progress
Why You’ll Enjoy This Role
- Gain valuable classroom experience, excellent preparation for teacher training
- Play a key role in supporting students behaviour, engagement, and learning
- Join a network of welcoming and inclusive schools in Fareham
- Develop new skills through regular training and professional support
What the Role Involves
- Leading classes using pre-prepared lesson plans
- Keeping pupils focused, engaged, and on task
- Managing behaviour in line with school policies
- Assisting students with classwork where appropriate
- Working alongside teaching staff and learning from experienced educators
What You’ll Receive
- Flexible working options to suit your schedule
- Competitive daily rates with pension scheme access
- Continuous CPD and training opportunities
- Guidance and support from a dedicated consultant
- A friendly school environment where staff are valued and supported
If you’re enthusiastic, confident, and ready to make a real contribution in schools, we’d love to hear from you.
Send over your CV and availability, and our Fareham recruitment team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
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.
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