Cover Supervisor

Full-Time Cover Supervisor – Secondary School near Totton, Southampton

Start Date: October 2025
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term until July 2026 (with potential to go permanent)
Salary: £100 – £120 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school close to Totton, Southampton. Starting in October 2025, this full-time role will run through to July 2026, with the strong possibility of extension or a permanent contract based on performance and school needs.

This role is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing a career in education and wanting to gain valuable, hands-on classroom experience. It is particularly suited to graduates or those aspiring to become teachers in the future.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in the smooth running of the school day by stepping in to deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher. Your focus will be on maintaining a calm, purposeful classroom environment, ensuring students complete the work set, and upholding the school’s behaviour standards.

This is a varied role, with supervision across different year groups and subjects, including regular responsibilities within Physical Education (PE). While lesson planning and marking are not required, you will be expected to manage classrooms confidently and contribute positively to the wider school community.

• Deliver set lesson content to classes across a range of subjects.

• Manage classroom behaviour and promote a focused learning environment.

• Support students with their work, offering clarification when needed.

• Supervise PE lessons as part of your weekly timetable.

• Adapt quickly to different classes and year groups.

• Be a positive role model, reinforcing the school’s values and expectations.

This is a thriving secondary school based near Totton, Southampton, catering for students aged 11–16. The school is proud of its inclusive ethos, supportive staff team, and commitment to student development. With strong leadership, a clear behaviour policy, and a focus on both academic success and personal growth, it provides an excellent environment for both students and staff to thrive.

• A degree (desirable, but not essential).

• Experience working with young people (ideally in a school or youth setting).

• Strong classroom management and communication skills.

• A calm, confident, and professional approach.

• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to new situations.

• A full-time, long-term role in a supportive school environment.

• Competitive pay rates of £100 – £120 per day, dependent on experience.

• Structured training and professional development opportunities.

• Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers.

• The opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful placement.

If you are reliable, adaptable, and passionate about supporting students, we would love to hear from you. To apply or find out more, please contact:

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