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Cover Supervisor

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Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Lavant, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£100 - £130 Daily
Temporary
Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth

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

You will be responsible for maintaining a positive classroom environment, supporting students with their learning, and ensuring behaviour expectations are met. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and would suit graduates, aspiring teachers, tutors, youth workers, coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people.

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 policies
Support students with classroom tasks and engagement
Work across a variety of subjects as required
Provide cover for both pre‑planned and short‑notice absences
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: Portsmouth
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 rolesIf you're confident leading a classroom and looking for a Cover Supervisor role in Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV

Reference: 225109904

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Cover Supervisor

CV-Library

Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library

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Lavant, West Sussex, United Kingdom
Education
Immediate Start
£100 - £130 Daily
Temporary
Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth

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

You will be responsible for maintaining a positive classroom environment, supporting students with their learning, and ensuring behaviour expectations are met. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and would suit graduates, aspiring teachers, tutors, youth workers, coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people.

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 policies
Support students with classroom tasks and engagement
Work across a variety of subjects as required
Provide cover for both pre‑planned and short‑notice absences
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: Portsmouth
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 rolesIf you're confident leading a classroom and looking for a Cover Supervisor role in Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV
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Reference: 225109904

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