Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,747 - 27,222; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free accredited CPD

Flexible work to match availability

Support from Training & Development Team

Opportunities to progress into teaching

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Portsmouth is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, supervise classrooms, and engage students. Ideal candidates are graduates or individuals with experience in youth work. The role offers full-time or day-to-day flexibility, competitive pay, and opportunities for career progression in education. Apply now with your CV to be part of a rewarding experience in secondary education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is required.
• Classroom management experience is beneficial.
• Safeguarding training available if needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across multiple subjects.
• Supervise classes in the teacher's absence.
• Manage classroom behavior and expectations.

Skills

Classroom management

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Experience with young people

Education

Graduate or aspiring teacher

Job description

Cover Supervisor Portsmouth

Prospero Teaching is looking for confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across Portsmouth. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young people and are confident stepping into the classroom to deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher. Whether you're seeking full-time stability or flexible day-to-day work, this role offers variety, experience, and the chance to build your skills within secondary education. Its ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone with strong classroom or youth-work experience who wants to progress in the education sector.

The Role:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across multiple subjects
• Supervise classes in the teachers absence
• Keep students engaged, on task, and following the lesson plan
• Manage classroom behaviour and expectations
• Support learning across KS3 and KS4
• Work flexibly between pre-booked cover and short-term assignments
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people (school, tutoring, coaching, youth work, mentoring, etc.)
• Confident managing a classroom environment
• Adaptable and comfortable covering a range of subjects
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Reliable, positive, and proactive
• Graduates or aspiring teachers encouraged to apply

Contract Details:

• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Location: Portsmouth
• Start: ASAP
• Contract: Full-time or flexible / day-to-day
• Rate: Up to GBP130 per day
• Key Stages: KS3-KS4

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

• Experience working with children or young people required
• Classroom management experience beneficial
• Safeguarding training available if needed

Eligibility:

• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• Two professional references

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Free accredited CPD including safeguarding & behaviour management
• Flexible work to match your availability
• Support from a dedicated Training & Development Team
• Opportunities to progress into teaching or long-term school roles

If you're confident, adaptable, and ready to support classrooms across Portsmouth, wed love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.