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.

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.

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. 

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 communication.

• Supporting the wider school community when required.

• Have experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring or youth setting.

• Are confident managing a classroom and maintaining positive behaviour.

• Can communicate clearly and build positive relationships with students.

• Are adaptable, organised and able to think on their feet.

• Have the confidence to supervise students across different subjects and year groups.

• Have high expectations of student behaviour and achievement.

• Are reliable, professional and committed to safeguarding.

• Hold a degree or have relevant experience working within schools (desirable but not essential).

• Are passionate about supporting young people and helping them achieve their potential.

• Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one.

• Join a unique 4–16 all-through school environment.

• Supportive and collaborative staff team.

• Strong emphasis on belonging, inclusion and student wellbeing.

• High expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement.

• Opportunities to work across a diverse school community.

• Strong focus on developing students' confidence, resilience and independence.

• Opportunities for students to develop leadership and mentoring skills.

• Excellent environment for graduates and aspiring teachers to gain classroom experience.

• Potential opportunity for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

• Competitive rates of pay – £100–£130 per day

• Dedicated consultant providing ongoing support.

• Access to regular CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Contributory pension scheme.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

• Access to a wide range of education vacancies across Hampshire and surrounding areas.

• Support throughout the registration and placement process.

• Full-time, long-term position

• September 2026 start

• 8:00am – 3:30pm

• £100–£130 per day

• Southampton location

• Secondary phase within an all-through school

• No planning or marking required

• Opportunity for career progression

• Potential permanent opportunity for the right candidate

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Job Types: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £100.00 – £130.00 per day
Work Location: In person

Supply Desk are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate safer recruitment procedures.