Cover Supervisor

Position: Cover Supervisor

Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term (Until July 2026)
Pay Rate: £100 – £120 per day (dependent on experience)

Supply Desk is seeking a confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join a thriving secondary school in the Southampton area. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience, whether you're considering a future career in teaching or already have experience working with young people.

Working across a variety of subjects, including regular PE lessons, you'll play an important role in ensuring students remain engaged with their learning while maintaining a positive and well-managed classroom environment.

• Deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher absences across KS3 and KS4.

• Supervise classes and ensure pupils remain focused and engaged.

• Support positive behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.

• Provide guidance and clarification on lesson tasks where appropriate.

• Cover a range of curriculum areas, including Physical Education.

• Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment.

• Build positive relationships with students and staff across the school.

• A degree is desirable but not essential.

• Experience working with children or young people is advantageous.

• Strong classroom presence and excellent communication skills.

• Confident managing behaviour and maintaining high expectations.

• Flexible, reliable and able to adapt to different subjects and year groups.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

• Competitive daily pay of £100–£120, depending on experience.

• A full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent.

• A welcoming and supportive staff team.

• Access to ongoing training and professional development.

• Excellent experience for aspiring teachers or education professionals.

• A positive school culture with clear behaviour expectations and supportive leadership.

If you're passionate about education and want to make a positive impact in a secondary school setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Email: 
Phone: 02380 230340

Job Types: Full-time, Long-term

Pay: £100.00–£120.00 per day

• Company pension

• Free parking

• On-site parking

• Referral programme

• Ongoing CPD and training

• Dedicated consultant support

Work Location: In person

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.