Kickstart Your Teaching Career - Cover Supervisor
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Start Date: Immediate
An Ofsted rated overall “Good” Secondary School with “Outstanding” in Behaviour and Personal Development is seeking a passionate, dedicated, and motivated Cover Supervisor to be a part of their team!
This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to gain valuable classroom experience or are considering a future career in teaching.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes of students aged 11-16 during teacher absences, ensuring learning continues smoothly and effectively. You will deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies, and maintain a positive and focused learning environment. The position may also involve providing additional support to students with special educational needs (SEN) when required.
This school delivers a full secondary curriculum designed to be ambitious from the outset, with a clear expectation that almost all pupils study EBacc subjects. Inspectors have noted clear explanations, appropriate resourcing, and a developing in‑house subject expertise.
Who We Are Looking For
- Ideally have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils, including exposure to SEN
- Confident and adaptable in a classroom setting
- Strong communication skills
- The ability to build positive relationships with students
- Have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and contributing to their educational development
Working Hours / Benefits
This is a flexible position, with full-time and part-time opportunities available and an immediate start, offering competitive daily pay between £95 and £130. You will be joining a welcoming and supportive school community, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel’s experienced team. Working days are weekdays only, term-time only, with holiday pay included! You will also receive access to CPD Academy training free of charge, along with extras at a massively discounted cost!
If you are ready to join an ambitious secondary school in Southampton, apply with your CV today!
About Us
Teaching Personnel is a specialist education 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.
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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