Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Chichester; On-site; GBP 18,450 - 22,140; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a motivated and flexible Cover Supervisor to join a well-respected secondary school in Selsey, Chichester. This full-time role offers an immediate start and is ideal for gaining classroom experience or pursuing a future in teaching.

You will supervise classes aged 11–16 during teacher absences, deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage behaviour, and provide SEN support as needed. Immediate start with competitive daily pay.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working with secondary-aged pupils, including exposure to SEN.
• Be confident and adaptable in a classroom setting with strong communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and support their educational development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes of students aged 11–16 during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and manage classroom behaviour.
• Provide additional support to students with SEN as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

SEN awareness

Education

DBS check

Job description

Overview

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a motivated and flexible Cover Supervisor to join a well-respected secondary school in Selsey, Chichester. This full-time opportunity is ideal for individuals who are keen to gain valuable classroom experience or are considering a future career in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes of students aged 11–16 during teacher absences, ensuring learning continues smoothly and effectively.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies, and maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
• Provide additional support to students with special educational needs (SEN) as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Ideally have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils, including exposure to SEN.
• Be confident and adaptable in a classroom setting, with strong communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and a genuine enthusiasm for supporting young people and their educational development.

Contract and Compensation

This is a full-time position with an immediate start. The role offers competitive daily pay between £100 and £120. You will be joining a welcoming and supportive school community, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing guidance from Teaching Personnel’s experienced recruitment team.

Safeguarding, Compliance and Additional Information

• All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• 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 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.
• 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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