Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Alton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency for education professionals is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Alton to start in January 2026. This full-time role is ideal for graduates and unqualified teachers eager to gain practical classroom experience in a secondary school setting. You will deliver pre-prepared lessons, maintain classroom engagement, and support students’ learning. Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential. Join this opportunity to develop your teaching abilities and contribute to educational success.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Access to CPD opportunities

Competitive rates including holiday pay

Qualifications

• Graduates or unqualified teachers keen to gain practical classroom experience.
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a variety of subjects.
• Maintain positive behaviour and a productive learning environment.
• Support learners of varying abilities and report on classroom progress.
• Ensure lessons run smoothly during staff absences.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Classroom management skills

Confidence working with secondary-aged students

Proactive and adaptable approach

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Alton – January 2026 Start

Full-Time | Secondary | Suitable for Graduates & Unqualified Teachers

Are you a graduate or aspiring teacher looking to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school setting? Teaching Personnel are working with a well-organised secondary school in Alton who are seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to start in January 2026.

This role is perfect for graduates and unqualified teachers who are eager to develop practical classroom skills, gain insight into the education sector, and support students across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons, maintaining classroom engagement, and ensuring smooth learning in the absence of teaching staff.

The Role:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a variety of subjects
• Maintain positive behaviour and a productive learning environment
• Support learners of varying abilities and report on classroom progress
• Ensure lessons run smoothly during staff absences
• Follow school policies regarding behaviour, safeguarding, and teaching

What We’re Looking For:

• Graduates or unqualified teachers keen to gain practical classroom experience
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Confidence working with secondary-aged students (11–16)
• Reliable, proactive, and adaptable approach
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Work With Teaching Personnel?

By working with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant providing guidance and support throughout your placement
• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities
• Fast and efficient registration and compliance process
• Opportunities for longer-term or permanent teaching roles
• Over 25 years’ experience connecting graduates and education professionals with schools

Apply Today

If you are a graduate or unqualified teacher looking to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school from January 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Contact the Secondary Team at Teaching Personnel to register your interest and discuss this exciting opportunity.

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.
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