Graduate/Unqualified Secondary Support Role

Cover Supervisor – Alton (Start ASAP)

Full Time | Part Time | Flexible | Ideal for Graduates & Aspiring Teachers

Are you a recent graduate or aspiring teacher looking to gain school experience?
Do you want flexible work that fits around your studies, lifestyle or long‑term career goals?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Alton, with immediate starts available. This is the perfect opportunity for university graduates, future trainee teachers, gap‑year candidates, and unqualified teachers looking to step into education.

Whether you're exploring teaching as a career or looking for flexible work that makes a genuine difference, this role offers excellent experience and long‑term potential.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of the main teacher, delivering pre‑prepared lesson materials, maintaining behaviour expectations and ensuring learning continues effectively.

This role is ideal for individuals who are confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic about supporting young people — no teaching qualification required.

Key Duties

• Deliver pre‑set work to classes across a range of subjects
• Manage behaviour and promote a calm, positive learning environment
• Support students with their learning and encourage active engagement
• Supervise lessons, cover staff absences and lead small group support when required
• Provide handover notes and feedback to teaching staff
• Work flexibly across different subjects and year groups

Who This Role Suits

This opportunity is perfect for:

• Graduates (ANY degree welcome: English, Maths, Sport, Psychology, Science, etc.)
• Aspiring teachers preparing for PGCE, SCITT, Schools Direct or apprenticeship routes
• Unqualified teachers wanting experience before moving into training
• Individuals seeking full‑time, part‑time, flexible, or ad‑hoc school hours
• People with a background in youth work, coaching, tutoring or mentoring
• Confident communicators with strong behaviour management potential

No teaching experience is needed — full guidance and ongoing support provided.

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible work patterns to suit your availability
• Immediate start opportunities in local Alton secondary schools
• Free and subsidised CPD training (Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, etc.)
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey
• Opportunities to progress into Teaching Assistant, HLTA or Teacher Training roles
• Long‑term and permanent opportunities available for keen individuals

Location: Alton & surrounding Hampshire schools

Hours: Full time, part time, flexible options

Contract: Temporary with opportunities for long‑term or permanent roles

Start Date: ASAP

How to Apply

Click Apply to submit your CV. Shortlisting happens quickly, and immediate interviews are available for strong candidates.

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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