Secondary Cover Supervisor

Secondary Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth

Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and professional Secondary Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across the Portsmouth area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students and schools on a day‑to‑day, short‑term, or long‑term basis.

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with learning, complete set work, and maintain high standards of behaviour throughout lessons.

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, tutors, youth workers, and experienced education professionals looking to build a career within secondary education.

The Role:

Supervise lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the class teacher
Deliver pre‑planned lesson materials and instructions
Ensure students remain focused and engaged with learning
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations
Support students with classwork and learning activities where appropriate
Cover a range of subjects across the secondary curriculum
Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons
Maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment
Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently

Ideal Candidate:

Experience working with young people
Confident leading groups of students independently
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Calm, professional, and adaptable approach
Excellent classroom management abilities
Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
Graduates and aspiring teachers encouraged to apply

Contract Details:

Position:
Secondary Cover Supervisor

Location:

Portsmouth

Start Date:

ASAP
Working Pattern:
Full‑time or flexible opportunities available
Pay Rate:
Up to £130 per day
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

Experience working with young people essential
Classroom experience desirable but not essential
Safeguarding training can be provided
Enhanced DBS desirable or willingness to obtain one

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
Long‑term and permanent opportunities available
Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers
Access to a variety of secondary school opportunities across Portsmouth and the surrounding areas

If you're looking for a Secondary Cover Supervisor role in Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV