Secondary Teaching Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor (KS3 & KS4)

Location:

Southampton, Hampshire

Start Date:

Immediate

A Secondary School in Southampton with a strong reputation for inclusion, pastoral care, wellbeing, and a supportive school culture is seeking a flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to be a part of their team!

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to gain valuable classroom experience or are considering a future career in teaching.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in keeping learning on track for students aged 11‑16 when their usual teacher is absent. You will guide classes using pre‑prepared lesson materials, ensuring students stay focused and engaged throughout the session. Maintaining positive behaviour in line with school policies will be central to your role, helping create a calm and productive classroom environment.

At times, you may also provide valuable support to students with special educational needs (SEN), helping them access learning and thrive!

This school is known for having:

• Excellent sports facilities (a major feature pupils appreciate)
• Dedicated teaching spaces for all specialist subjects
• A large green site near the New Forest
• Modernised buildings and well‑appointed classrooms

• Ideally have previous experience working with secondary‑aged pupils, including exposure to SEN
• Confident and adaptable in a classroom setting
• Strong communication skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students
• Have a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and contributing to their educational development

This is a flexible position, with full‑time and part‑time opportunities available and an immediate start, offering competitive daily pay between £95 and £130. You will be joining a welcoming and supportive school community, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel’s experienced team. Working days are weekdays only, term‑time only, with holiday pay included! You will also receive access to CPD Academy training free of charge, along with extras at a massively discounted cost!

This is a rewarding opportunity to join one of the most supportive and community‑focused Secondary Schools in Southampton! If you are interested, we would love to hear from you, apply with your CV today!

Teaching Personnel is a specialist education agency, working with a variety of schools across the UK – pairing talented educators with the perfect role for them! We pride ourselves on providing the best experience possible for all educators, schools, and students we work with.

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