Cover Supervisor

Supply Desk; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor for a well-regarded secondary school in Southampton starting September 2025. This long-term role involves supervising classes across various subjects and managing classroom behaviour. Ideal for those considering a teaching career or with experience in education. Competitive pay of £90-£130 per day based on experience, along with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Access to ongoing professional development

Supportive consultancy from an experienced team

Opportunities for career progression

Contributory pension scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils, ideally in a school setting.
• Confidence in behaviour management and classroom supervision.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and reliability.
• Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Willingness to cover a variety of subjects.
• DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in subjects including Maths, History, and Geography.
• Manage the classroom and uphold behaviour standards.
• Ensure pupils remain focused on tasks.

Job description

Location:Southampton
Start Date:September 2025
Pay:£90 - £130 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours:8:00am - 3:30pm
Contract Type:Full-time, long-term with the potential to become permanent

Supply Desk is working in partnership with a well-regarded secondary school in Southampton to recruit a full-time Cover Supervisor to start September 2025. This is a long-term position with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate.

The successful applicant will supervise classes across a variety of subjects, including Maths, History, and Geography, for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students. While the lessons will be planned in advance, you will be responsible for managing the classroom, maintaining behaviour standards, and ensuring that pupils remain on task.

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals considering a future in teaching or for those with existing experience working in education.

• Mixed secondary school catering to students aged 11-16

• Rated 'Good' in its most recent Ofsted inspection

• A supportive and inclusive school environment with a strong leadership team

We welcome applications from candidates who:

• Have experience working with secondary-aged pupils, ideally in a school setting (e.g. as a cover supervisor, tutor, or teaching assistant)

• Are confident with behaviour management and classroom supervision

• Are flexible, professional, and reliable

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification

• Are willing to cover a variety of subjects as required

• Hold a DBS registered on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one

Qualified teachers and individuals with relevant experience in education are encouraged to apply.

• Competitive rates of pay: £90-£130 per day (based on experience and qualifications)

• Access to ongoing professional development and training

• Supportive consultancy from an experienced team

• Opportunities for career progression within the school

• Contributory pension scheme

• Refer a Friend Scheme:Recommend a teacher or teaching assistant and you could both receive up to &poun