Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Hedge End; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency seeks confident and adaptable Primary Cover Supervisors in Hedge End. This role involves supervising classes, delivering pre-set lessons, and supporting pupils throughout the school day. Ideal for those looking to gain experience in a classroom setting. Competitive pay rates and flexible working hours are offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible work schedules

Support from recruitment team

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children in schools or similar settings.
• Confident to deliver pre-prepared lesson plans.
• Ability to adapt to different school environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Deliver lessons and manage pupil behavior.
• Provide support throughout the school day.

Skills

Experience working with children

Confidence managing a primary classroom

Strong communication skills

Ability to build rapport with pupils

Reliability and flexibility

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Hedge End

Contract – Part Time and Full Time

Start date – January 2026

We are looking for confident, adaptable and enthusiastic Primary Cover Supervisors to support a variety of friendly primary schools across Hedge End. This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with children who are looking to step into a classroom leadership position without the full responsibilities of a qualified teacher.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience working with children in a school, nursery, or youth setting
• Confidence managing a primary classroom independently
• Strong communication skills and a calm, positive approach
• Ability to build quick rapport with pupils across KS1 and KS2
• Reliability, flexibility and professionalism when adapting to different school environments
• Confidence delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and maintaining pupil engagement

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising whole classes in the absence of the class teacher
• Delivering pre-set lessons and keeping pupils focused and on task
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies
• Providing support to pupils throughout the school day
• Following school routines, expectations and safeguarding procedures
• Creating a positive, well-structured learning environment

Why Join Us

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible work to fit around your commitments
• Opportunities to work across a variety of primary schools in Hedge End
• Great experience for aspiring teachers, HLTA-trained staff, or anyone pursuing a career in education
• Ongoing support from an experienced and approachable recruitment team
• A dedicated consultant to match you with suitable placements

If you’re a confident, motivated and adaptable Primary Cover Supervisor looking for new opportunities in Hedge End, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and availability.

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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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