Graduate/Unqualified Secondary Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Alton – Immediate Start | Ideal for Graduates & Aspiring Teachers

Are you a recent graduate, aspiring teacher or unqualified teacher looking to take your first step into education?
Teaching Personnel is seeking confident, enthusiastic individuals to join our team as Cover Supervisors in Alton, with opportunities available to start as soon as possible.

Whether you’re seeking full-time, part-time or flexible work, this role is the perfect pathway into teaching and an excellent chance to gain meaningful classroom experience.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an essential part in supporting secondary students across Key Stages 3 and 4 by:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons during staff absences
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Creating a calm, positive and engaging learning environment
• Supporting students with special educational or additional needs
• Building strong, professional relationships with young people

This is a great way to develop leadership and behaviour management skills while gaining invaluable school-based experience.

The Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is well suited to:

• Graduates considering a future in teaching
• Unqualified teachers seeking flexible classroom experience
• Aspiring teachers preparing for teacher training routes
• Individuals with experience supporting secondary-aged learners
• Those passionate about SEN support and inclusive education

You will excel in this role if you are:

• Confident and adaptable in a fast-paced classroom environment
• Able to communicate clearly and build rapport with students
• Enthusiastic, proactive and committed to supporting young people

Working Hours & Benefits

• Full-time, Monday–Friday
• Part-time and flexible schedules also available
• Term-time only
• 12.07% holiday pay included
• Competitive daily rates via Teaching Personnel
• Access to ongoing CPD and professional development
• Support and guidance from experienced Teaching Personnel consultants

This role offers the ideal stepping stone toward teacher training and long-term opportunities in education.

About Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, working with a wide range of secondary schools across Alton and Hampshire.
We are dedicated to connecting talented individuals with roles where they can thrive, grow and make a real difference to students' lives.

Our team provides ongoing support, development opportunities and a personalised experience for all educators.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to begin your journey in teaching—or want flexible, rewarding work supporting young people—we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and start shaping bright futures in Alton!

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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