Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Education

Location: Christchurch, Dorset
Start Date: April 2025
Competitive Pay Rates

Are you ready to step into the classroom and make a real impact on students' learning? Do you have a passion for education and the confidence to lead a classroom? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join our client secondary schools in Christchurch. This role is perfect for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience, whether you’re an aspiring teacher, a recent graduate, or someone with experience working with young people.

Why Join Us?

As the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, Teaching Personnel offers a variety of opportunities in local schools, including:
✔ Cover Supervisor roles – leading lessons and maintaining a positive learning environment
✔ Teaching Assistant positions – supporting students on a 1:1 or small group basis
✔ PE and Sports Coaching roles
✔ Exam Invigilator opportunities (seasonal)
✔ Roles for retired professionals, ex-forces personnel, and those with behaviour management experience

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students stay engaged
• Managing classroom behaviour and promoting a positive learning atmosphere
• Supporting students where needed and fostering an inclusive environment
• Following school policies and reporting any safeguarding concerns

What We’re Looking For:

✅ Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential – we provide full training!
✅ Strong communication and classroom management skills
✅ A positive, adaptable, and professional attitude
✅ Willingness to undertake safeguarding training (this can be provided)
✅ A genuine passion for education and student success

Please note: This role requires a solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All applicants must undergo full safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.

Interested? Apply Now!
Click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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