Graduate/Unqualified Secondary Support Role New

Cover Supervisor – Basingstoke – Start ASAP

(Graduates • Future Teachers • Flexible/Full Time/Part Time)

Are you a graduate, aspiring teacher or someone looking for a rewarding role working with young people?
Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic, confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to join secondary schools across Basingstoke, available to start ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a career in teaching, looking for flexible work around other commitments, or wanting to build classroom experience before progressing into teacher training.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom to deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of the usual teacher. Your key responsibilities include:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects
• Managing behaviour to ensure a calm, productive learning environment
• Supporting students with their learning and keeping them on task
• Ensuring work is completed and returned to the relevant department
• Being a positive role model for students aged 11–16

This role is ideal for those who enjoy working with young people, have strong communication skills and can build positive relationships quickly.

Who We’re Looking For

This opportunity is perfect for:

• Recent graduates seeking school‑based experience
• Future teachers wanting a pathway into education
• Unqualified teachers looking for flexible or full‑time work
• Gap‑year graduates exploring working with young people
• Career changers interested in education or youth work
• Individuals with experience in tutoring, coaching, mentoring or childcare

You do not need Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) for this role — full guidance and ongoing support are provided through Teaching Personnel.

Why Become a Cover Supervisor?

• Fantastic experience for future PGCE/ITT applications
• Flexible working options: part time, full time or ad‑hoc
• Opportunity to explore teaching without the responsibility of planning
• Build confidence in behaviour management and classroom delivery
• Gain insight into how secondary schools operate day‑to‑day
• A potential route into long‑term roles and school‑based training

What Teaching Personnel Provides

• Ongoing training and CPD opportunities
• Supportive local consultants who help match you to suitable schools
• Opportunities for progression into teaching roles
• Flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle
• Long‑term, short‑term and full‑time placements available

How to Apply

If you’re ready to gain valuable classroom experience, explore a career in teaching or step into a school‑based role with flexible hours, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today to start your Cover Supervisor journey with Teaching Personnel in Basingstoke.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.