Cover Supervisor

Supply Desk Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Desk are seeking a confident, reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team in Southampton from September 2026. The role involves supervising pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects and ensuring students stay engaged in the absence of their usual teacher.

This long-term, full-time position offers a daily rate of £100-£130 and a supportive school environment that emphasises high standards and classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and work across a variety of subjects.
• Supporting students to remain engaged and focused on their learning.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and conduct.
• Creating a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Following school policies and procedures.
• Providing support and encouragement to students where required.
• Liaising with teaching and support staff to ensure effective communicati

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Southampton

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full Time / Long Term

Pay: £100 - £130 per day

Location: Southampton

Hours: 8:00am - 3:30pm

Supply Desk are working closely with a forward-thinking and inclusive all-through school in Southampton, who are seeking a confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate, aspiring teacher, Cover Supervisor or experienced education professional looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a supportive and ambitious school environment.

The successful candidate will supervise pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged, focused and on task in the absence of their usual teacher.

Overview

Supply Desk are currently seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to work within a welcoming and inclusive school in Southampton.

This is a long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

The role will involve supervising pre-set work across the secondary phase, maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning and supporting students throughout the school day.

No planning or marking is required, making this an ideal opportunity for graduates and aspiring teachers looking to develop their classroom management skills and gain valuable experience before progressing into teaching.

About the School

The school's approach is centred around three core values: Love, Belonging and Service, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe and welcoming environment where every student can feel that they belong.

The school is committed to developing confident, resilient and lifelong learners, with high expectations for both academic achievement and behaviour. Staff work closely with students and families to ensure pupils receive the support and encouragement they need to achieve their potential.

One of the school's key strengths is its all-through structure. Students benefit from continuity as they progress through the different stages of their education, while older students have opportunities to develop leadership and mentoring skills by supporting younger pupils.

The school also makes effective use of its shared facilities, giving students opportunities to learn and interact across different age groups. Support staff are deployed across the wider school according to the individual needs of students, creating a genuinely collaborative environment.

The school places a strong emphasis on inclusion and serving the local Southampton community, with students supported irrespective of their background, circumstances or educational needs. The overall ethos is one of high standards, nurture and excellence, with staff working together to help every student thrive.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and work across a variety of subjects.
• Supporting students to remain engaged and focused on their learning.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and conduct.
• Creating a calm, positive and purposeful classroom environment.
• Following school policies and procedures.
• Providing support and encouragement to students where required.
• Liaising with teaching and support staff to ensure effective communicati