Student Cover Supervisor – Flexible Work in Portsmouth & Southsea
Are you a university student looking for a way to earn money without sacrificing your studies? Imagine a job that fits around your lectures, lets you choose when you work, and boosts your CV with valuable experience in education. As a Student Cover Supervisor with Teaching Personnel, you can enjoy the flexibility to work when it suits you, gain hands-on experience in secondary schools, and earn up to £110 per day—all while making a positive impact on young people’s learning. If you’re looking for the perfect balance between work and study, this opportunity is for you!
What is a Cover Supervisor?
A Cover Supervisor plays an essential role in secondary schools, supervising lessons when the regular teacher is absent. You will manage the classroom, ensure students stay on task with pre-set work, and maintain a positive learning environment. There’s no lesson planning or marking required, making it a perfect role for students balancing university studies with work.
As a Student Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise classes during teacher absences, keeping students focused on the work set
- Ensure a calm and organised classroom environment
- Develop confidence managing groups of students aged 11-16
- Gain valuable experience in a school setting, ideal for those considering a career in education or youth work
Requirements:
- Currently studying at university (preferably in Portsmouth, Southsea, or surrounding areas)
- Experience working with young people is desirable but not essential
- Excellent communication skills and confidence in managing classroom behaviour
- A positive, proactive attitude and willingness to adapt
- Flexibility to work during your free days or around your lecture schedule
- An enhanced DBS check (or the willingness to apply for one)
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
By working with Teaching Personnel as a Student Cover Supervisor, you will enjoy:
- Flexible work that fits around your university schedule – Work as much or as little as you like
- Weekly pay - Get paid weekly for your work
- Competitive pay – Earn up to £110 per day
- Ongoing support and training – Access to free and discounted CPD courses to enhance your skills, including behaviour management and safeguarding
- Valuable experience – Build your CV with experience in education, ideal for those pursuing careers in teaching, social work, or other related fields
- Local work opportunities – Work in a range of secondary schools in and around Portsmouth and Southsea
- Supportive team – A dedicated consultant to help you find the right assignments based on your availability and interests
This is the perfect opportunity to work flexibly, gain hands-on experience, and earn extra money while studying at university.
How to Apply: Interested in becoming a Student Cover Supervisor in Portsmouth and Southsea? Click Apply Now.
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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