Graduate/Unqualified Secondary Support Role

Cover Supervisor – Andover (Start ASAP)

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

Want to start a career in teaching? Recently graduated? Looking for flexible work in education?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting enthusiastic, confident individuals to work as Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Andover, with immediate start opportunities available. This role is perfect for university graduates, aspiring teachers, unqualified teachers, or anyone wanting to gain real classroom experience before progressing into teacher training.

Whether you’re looking for full‑time hours, part‑time flexibility, or ad‑hoc work, this position offers the ideal entry point into the education sector.

What You’ll Do as a Cover Supervisor

• Deliver pre‑prepared lesson plans in the teacher’s absence
• Supervise classrooms across a range of subjects and year groups
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour effectively
• Support pupils with tasks and encourage active participation
• Provide feedback to teaching staff after each lesson
• Build classroom experience essential for teaching, youth work, or school‑based careers

No teaching qualification is required — just confidence, resilience and a genuine interest in supporting young people.

Who This Role is Perfect For

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates (any subject – English, Maths, Science, Sport, Psychology, etc.)
• Aspiring teachers planning to apply for PGCE, SCITT, Schools Direct, or apprenticeships
• Unqualified teachers seeking hands‑on school experience
• Individuals looking for flexible, full‑time or part‑time work
• Those with backgrounds in coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work or childcare
• Confident communicators with strong organisational skills

If you’re passionate about education or unsure whether teaching is right for you — this role is the perfect place to start.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
• Immediate start opportunities available in Andover
• Long‑term placements for those wanting stability
• Access to funded CPD courses, including:
• Behaviour Management
• Safeguarding
• Teaching & Learning Essentials
• A dedicated consultant to support your progression
• Opportunities to move into Teaching Assistant, HLTA or Teacher Training pathways
• Consistent, rewarding work during school terms

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Andover

Contract: Full Time, Part Time, Flexible

Hours: Term‑time, Monday–Friday (flexible days available)

How to Apply

Click Apply now to submit your CV.
Suitable applicants will be contacted immediately to arrange registration and interview.

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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