Inspiring Opportunities for Aspiring Educators
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Inspiring Opportunities for Aspiring Educators - Join a Leading Portsmouth Secondary School!
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about education and eager to develop your classroom experience within a high‑performing school? One of the South Coast’s most respected secondary schools—renowned for exceptional academic achievement, character development, and a thriving co‑curricular culture—is seeking a dynamic and motivated Cover Supervisor to join their team.
This role is perfect for aspiring teachers, graduates considering a PGCE, or experienced support staff looking to advance their careers in education.
About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital part in maintaining high‑quality learning across KS3 and KS4. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading classes of students aged 11–16 in the absence of the teacher
- Delivering pre‑planned lesson materials and supporting ongoing learning
- Maintaining a purposeful, positive classroom environment
- Encouraging strong behaviour and engagement in line with school expectations
- Offering additional support to students with SEND where required
You’ll be joining an exceptional environment known for:
- Outstanding academic pathways and strong university progression
- Impressive facilities and modern, well‑equipped classrooms
- A diverse, enriching co‑curricular programme
- Highly effective pastoral and SEND support
- A nurturing, ambitious, and forward‑thinking school culture
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
- Experienced in supporting secondary school students
- Confident, adaptable, and able to lead a classroom independently
- An excellent communicator with strong relationship‑building skills
- Passionate about inspiring young people and supporting their progress
- Flexible and ready to deliver a variety of subjects across KS3 and KS4
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Competitive daily pay
- Holiday pay included
- Full-time, Monday–Friday (with flexible options available)
- Term-time only — ideal for work–life balance
- Access to extensive CPD and online training via our CPD Academy
- Ongoing support and career development from Teaching Personnel’s expert consultants
This is an excellent opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience and develop your career within a high‑quality independent school that consistently delivers outstanding academic outcomes.
Ready to take the next step in your education career?
Apply today with your CV and start your journey with an exceptional Portsmouth school!
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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