Cover Supervisor/ Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking confident Cover Supervisors to work in Farnborough's secondary schools. The role suits graduates, assistants seeking progression, or professionals seeking flexible school-based work, with opportunities to gain classroom experience.

You will supervise lessons, lead classes across KS3/KS4, and support students with additional needs while maintaining a calm, inclusive learning environment and following school policies.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills across diverse student groups.
• Ability to manage groups and maintain discipline effectively.
• Calm, resilient approach to classroom challenges.
• Wlexibility to adapt to different schools and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons when the regular teacher is absent.
• Lead classes across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Explain instructions and expectations clearly.
• Manage classroom behaviour and create an inclusive environment.
• Encourage students to complete assigned work.
• Support students with additional needs.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Provide lesson feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Group management

Calm under pressure

Adaptability

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Farnborough

Full-Time or Part-Time | Flexible and Long-Term Opportunities | Immediate Start

Teaching Personnel is looking for confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Farnborough.

Whether you are a graduate exploring teaching, a Teaching Assistant ready to progress, or an experienced professional seeking flexible school-based work, this role offers a valuable opportunity to develop your classroom experience.

The Role

You will supervise lessons when the regular teacher is absent, ensuring students remain engaged with work that has already been prepared.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Leading classes across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Explaining lesson instructions and expectations
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Creating a calm, inclusive learning environment
• Encouraging students to complete assigned work
• Supporting students with additional needs
• Following individual school policies and procedures
• Providing lesson feedback to teaching staff

Lesson planning and marking are not normally required. Your responsibility will be to provide professional classroom supervision and maintain continuity of learning.

Who Should Apply?

The role may be suitable for:

• Graduates and aspiring teachers
• Teaching Assistants seeking progression
• Tutors, sports coaches and youth workers
• Unqualified teachers
• Qualified or former teachers seeking flexibility
• Individuals with experience supporting young people

You will need strong communication skills, confidence managing groups and a calm, resilient approach.

Why Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel offers:

• Flexible work suited to your availability
• Full-time and part-time placements
• Day-to-day and long-term opportunities
• Access to CPD and training
• Routes into long-term and permanent school roles
• Support from a dedicated consultant

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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