Graduate/Unqualified Secondary Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Alton – Immediate Start

Ideal for Graduates, Aspiring Teachers & Unqualified Educators | Full‑Time, Part‑Time & Flexible Roles

Are you a recent graduate or someone exploring a future career in teaching?
Looking for flexible, rewarding work that helps you gain real classroom experience?

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Alton, with positions available to start ASAP. This role is an excellent pathway for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals wanting to build a long‑term career in education.

Whether you want full‑time hours, part‑time flexibility, or experience to support future teacher‑training applications — we want to hear from you.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Lead pre‑planned lessons across Key Stages 3 & 4
• Maintain a positive, organised and focused learning environment
• Uphold school behaviour policies and support classroom routines
• Supervise classes across a variety of subjects
• Offer additional support to students with SEN / additional needs where required
• Encourage engagement, participation and positive behaviour

This role provides a realistic, hands‑on introduction to teaching and secondary school life — perfect preparation for PGCE, teacher training or future TA roles.

The Ideal Candidate

We welcome applications from motivated individuals who have:

• Experience working with secondary‑aged students (youth work, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, etc.)
• Confidence in managing a classroom setting
• The ability to support young people with additional or special educational needs
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport
• A proactive, adaptable approach and genuine interest in helping students thrive
• A desire to explore a career in teaching or education

Graduates from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply — no teaching qualification needed.

Working Hours & Benefits

• Full‑time, Monday to Friday (flexible & part‑time options available)
• Term‑time only
• 12.07% holiday pay included
• Competitive daily pay
• Access to a wide range of free and subsidised CPD courses
• Ongoing support and career guidance from Teaching Personnel’s specialist consultants
• A fantastic introduction to teaching and school‑based careers

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, supporting thousands of educators and schools nationwide. We pride ourselves on offering:

• Excellent professional development
• Personalised consultant support
• Opportunities across a wide network of local schools
• A clear pathway toward teacher training and long‑term roles

We are committed to helping you succeed and supporting your development every step of the way.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to begin your teaching journey — or you’re seeking flexible, meaningful work supporting young people — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to become a Cover Supervisor in Alton and start shaping bright futures today.

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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