Cover Supervisor

Quokka Education; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency in Basingstoke is looking for adaptable cover supervisors. You'll support students in local schools, ensuring lessons run smoothly. Flexible part-time and full-time opportunities are available with training provided for those without experience. Pay starts at £115 per day. Join us to make a difference in education!

Benefits

Weekly pay

Market-leading rates

Free CPD and training

Referral scheme with rewards

Qualifications

• We welcome adaptable and resilient individuals from various backgrounds.
• No teaching experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Step into classrooms with pre-planned content.
• Build positive first impressions quickly.
• Lead lessons independently after 90 days.

Skills

Confident classroom management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Job description

Overview

Do you have a background working with young people? Are you resilient, adaptable, and ready for a new challenge? Quokka Education is looking for confident and adaptable cover supervisors to support students in our partner secondary schools in Basingstoke. If you have a can-do attitude and the confidence to step into the classroom, we want to hear from you. No experience? No problem. We'll give you the tools and training to get started.

Responsibilities

What success looks like as a cover supervisor

Day 1-30

• Step into classrooms with confidence, keeping lessons on track with pre-planned content
• Follow school routines quickly and build positive first impressions
• Show reliability, professionalism, and adaptability in every booking

By 60 days

• Establish yourself as a trusted cover supervisor - requested back by local schools
• Confidently manage different year groups and subjects with calm authority
• Be recognised for consistency and positive behaviour management

By 90 days

• Become the go-to cover supervisor in your area
• Lead lessons independently and contribute to a positive classroom environment
• Build a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and impact

Who we\'re looking for

• We welcome people from all backgrounds, including:
• Sports coaches
• Youth and support workers
• Graduates and aspiring teachers
• Musicians, actors, and performers
• Anyone adaptable and resilient, looking for a new challenge

What we offer

• Flexible work — part-time and full-time opportunities in excellent local schools
• Weekly pay and market-leading rates
• Free CPD and expert-led training (behaviour management, SEN strategies, safeguarding and more)
• A company built on fairness, transparency, and genuine support

Contract details

• Location: Basingstoke
• Position: Cover supervisor
• Start date: September 2025
• Contract type: Temporary or permanent
• Hours: 8:30 am --3:15 pm, term time only
• Pay: From £115 per day via PAYE

Ready to take the next step? Apply today and start making a real difference in local schools.

Know someone perfect for this role? Refer a friend and earn up to £150 with our referral scheme.

Quokka Education is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As part of our commitment to safety, we conduct thorough safeguarding checks on all workers in line 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