Cover Supervisor - Southampton, UK

Quantum Scholars; Torridge District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Southampton, starting September 2025. This full-time position is a superb opportunity for those aspiring to teach, providing valuable classroom experience while supporting students in a dynamic school environment.

Qualifications

• Strong presence in the classroom with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Calm and professional approach to managing behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a classroom during the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Promote a positive learning environment and ensure school policies are followed.
• Manage student behaviour effectively and respond to incidents.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Job description

Please do not apply for this role if you require visa sponsorship. The school does not have a sponsorship license and therefore cannot consider any candidate who requires a Skilled Worker Visa. It is only applicable to candidates with an automatic right to work in the UK.

Quantum Scholars are working with a well-regarded secondary school in Southampton to recruit a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for a September 2025 start.

This is a full-time position offered on a long-term supply basis, with the opportunity to transition into a permanent role for the right candidate.

This will be a perfect role for someone aspiring to be a teacher or just wanting to gain classroom experience as a Cover Supervisor before undertaking your teacher training!

Role Responsibilities:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

Supervise and manage a classroom during the short-term absence of the assigned teacher

Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure pupils remain on task

Promote a positive learning environment and ensure school policies are followed

Manage student behaviour effectively and respond to incidents in line with the school's behaviour policy

Report back on student progress and any issues to relevant teaching staff

Support students with their learning, encouraging engagement and participation

Take part in training and staff development opportunities as appropriate

Candidate Requirements:

We are looking for individuals who have:

A strong presence in the classroom with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or educational setting

A calm and professional approach to managing behaviour and building rapport

The ability to adapt quickly and take initiative in a dynamic school environment

Available to start in September 2025

Must have a Right to Work in the UK - Sponsorship is NOT available.If you are passionate about education and confident managing a classroom, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in students' learning while gaining valuable experience in a school environment.

Apply today directly via this advert, and one of our consultants will be in touch shortly to discuss the next steps

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Job Overview

ID:

1597178

Date Posted:

Posted 1 day ago

Expiration Date:

05/08/2025

Location:

Northam

Competitive

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