Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Portchester

Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in the Portchester area. This role involves stepping into the classroom in the absence of the class teacher, delivering pre‑prepared lesson content, and ensuring pupils remain engaged and on task.

You will be responsible for maintaining a structured learning environment, managing behaviour, and supporting students with their work. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, tutors, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to gain hands‑on classroom experience.

Work is available on a full‑time or flexible day‑to‑day basis, depending on your availability.

The Role:

• Deliver pre‑prepared lesson content across a range of subjects
• Supervise pupils and maintain classroom routines
• Manage behaviour in line with school expectations
• Support students with learning tasks and engagement
• Cover a variety of subjects as required
• Provide cover for both pre‑planned and short‑notice absences
• Maintain a calm and structured classroom environment
• Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
• Confident leading a classroom independently
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Calm, adaptable, and professional approach
• Comfortable covering a range of subjects
• Graduates and aspiring teachers encouraged to apply

Contract Details:

• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Location: Portchester
• Start Date: ASAP
• Working Pattern: Full‑time or day‑to‑day
• Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
• Key Stages: KS3-KS4

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

• Experience working with young people essential
• Behaviour‑management experience beneficial
• Safeguarding training can be provided

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

• Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities for continued work and progression
• Pathways into teacher training and school‑based roles

If you're confident leading a classroom and looking for a Cover Supervisor role in Portchester, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV.