Cover Supervisor – Basingstoke
Immediate Start | Flexible, Part‑Time & Full‑Time Opportunities
Are you a recent university graduate, an aspiring teacher, or an unqualified educator looking to gain valuable school experience? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors in Basingstoke for immediate starts across local secondary schools.
This opportunity is ideal for individuals looking for flexible work, experience before teacher training, or a long‑term pathway into education. Whether you’re looking for part‑time, full‑time, or term‑time only work, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher. You will ensure students remain engaged and focused while managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
You’ll work with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, helping to maintain a calm, positive, and productive learning environment. The role may also include supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and additional learning needs.
This is an excellent opportunity to build classroom confidence and gain first‑hand experience within secondary education.
Perfect For
This role is ideal for:
- Graduates considering a career in teaching
- Aspiring or unqualified teachers looking for classroom experience
- Individuals seeking flexible or term‑time employment
- Candidates interested in progressing into PGCE, SCITT, or School Direct training routes
- People with experience in tutoring, coaching, mentoring, or youth work
The Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for individuals who are:
- Confident, adaptable, and comfortable managing a classroom
- Experienced working with secondary‑aged students
- Able to support students with SEN or additional needs
- Strong communicators who can build positive relationships quickly
- Passionate about supporting young people and education
Working Hours & Benefits
- Full‑time roles Monday–Friday, with flexible part‑time opportunities available
- Term‑time only work
- 12.07% holiday pay accrued
- Access to ongoing training and professional development
- Support and guidance from Teaching Personnel’s experienced education consultants
- Excellent routes into long‑term school positions and teacher training opportunities
About Teaching Personnel
Teaching Personnel is a leading UK education recruitment agency, supporting schools and educators nationwide. We specialise in connecting talented individuals with rewarding opportunities in education while providing continued support throughout their career journey.
If you’re ready to kick‑start your career in teaching, gain hands‑on classroom experience, and make a genuine difference in Basingstoke secondary schools, apply today and start shaping bright futures.
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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