Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une école secondaire dynamique et accueillante à Bournemouth recherche un Cover Supervisor. Ce poste offre une chance unique de travailler avec des jeunes, tout en bénéficiant d'une formation continue et d'opportunités de développement professionnel. L'environnement de soutien favorise le développement personnel et professionnel. Les candidats doivent être motivés, avoir une passion pour l'éducation et une expérience antérieure avec des étudiants est un atout.

Benefits

Formations accréditées gratuites

Soutien continu et opportunités de carrière

Formation en gestion de classe

Qualifications

• Passion pour le soutien et la motivation des jeunes.
• Compétences exceptionnelles en communication et gestion de comportement.
• Willingness to complete safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Superviser les classes et maintenir un environnement calme.
• Soutenir l'équipe scolaire lors des périodes sans couverture.
• Gérer le comportement des élèves et les garder concentrés sur les tâches.

Skills

Gestion de comportement

Communication

Motivation des jeunes

Education

Diplôme ou qualifications pertinentes

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching are working with a thriving and friendly standalone secondary academy in the Bournemouth area that is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their dedicated staff team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a school where staff welfare is a priority, and high expectations are placed on students and staff alike.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring students continue learning during staff absences by delivering pre-set lessons, maintaining a focused and calm environment, and supporting the wider school team during non-cover periods. This role is ideal for someone passionate about working with young people and keen to gain hands-on experience in educationwhether as a long-term career or as a step towards teacher training.

You will be supported by experienced colleagues and welcomed into a nurturing environment where staff development is a key focus. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals with prior classroom experience or those seeking a new and meaningful challenge.

Contract Details:

• Location: Dorset
• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Type of Work: Classroom supervision and whole-school support
• Contract or Position Start Date: September 2025
• Duration / Likely Duration: Ongoing
• Contract Type: Temp to Perm
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• Minimum Rate of Pay: From 100.00 per day

The successful candidate will:

• Have a passion for supporting and motivating young people
• Be confident managing classroom behaviour and keeping pupils on task
• Be willing to support with admin, break/lunch duties, and extracurricular activities when not covering lessons
• Be a calm, approachable and professional role model
• Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Be open to learning and personal development

Experience, Training and Qualifications:

• Degree or relevant qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• Experience working with secondary-aged students (formal or informal)
• Excellent communication and behaviour management skills
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued in the last year (or willingness to complete)

Eligibility:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online Update Service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional, child-related references

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

• Free, accredited CPD courses including Safeguarding, Classroom Management and Cover Supervisor Essentials
• In-house Training and Development Team
• Ongoing support and career progression opportunities

Please apply now with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching to fill this vacancy.