Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is recruiting enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Dorset from January 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or other education-based careers.

You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience managing classrooms, supporting young people, and developing the skills highly sought after in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools, coaching, tutoring, youth work, or similar settings.
• A degree or strong academic background (preferred but not essential).
• Safeguarding training (desirable, but training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons using pre-prepared teaching materials.
• Maintain a positive, focused, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support students in completing tasks and achieving learning objectives.
• Manage behaviour confidently and professionally.
• Ensure continuity of learning across a range of subjects.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Confident

Adaptable

Resilient

Excellent communicators

Interpersonal skills

Youth engagement

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Prospero Teaching is recruiting enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Dorset from January 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or other education-based careers. You’ll gain valuable hands-on experience managing classrooms, supporting young people, and developing the skills highly sought after in the education sector.

Responsibilities

• Lead lessons using pre-prepared teaching materials
• Maintain a positive, focused, and engaging classroom environment
• Support students in completing tasks and achieving learning objectives
• Manage behaviour confidently and professionally
• Ensure continuity of learning across a range of subjects
• Build positive relationships with students and staff

Subjects You Could Cover

• English
• Mathematics
• Science
• Humanities
• Modern Foreign Languages
• Design & Technology
• ICT / Computer Science
• Physical Education
• Art & Performing Arts

What We're Looking For

• Confident, adaptable, and resilient
• Excellent communicators with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Comfortable leading groups and managing a classroom environment
• Keen to gain experience in secondary education

Experience & Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in schools, coaching, tutoring, youth work, or similar settings
• A degree or strong academic background (preferred but not essential)
• Safeguarding training (desirable, but training can be provided)

What You'll Need

• Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Two recent professional references

Ready to start your education career? Whether you’re a recent graduate, considering teacher training, or looking to gain meaningful classroom experience, this is an opportunity to develop your skills and make a genuine difference in Dorset’s secondary schools. Apply today with your CV or contact Lee at Prospero Teaching to find out more.