Cover Supervisor
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Southampton
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Full-Time | Long-Term (Until July 2026)
Pay Rate: £100 – £120 per day (dependent on experience)
About the Role
Supply Desk is seeking a confident and motivated Cover Supervisor to join a thriving secondary school in the Southampton area. This is an excellent long-term opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience, whether you’re considering a future career in teaching or already have experience working with young people.
Working across a variety of subjects, including regular PE lessons, you’ll play an important role in ensuring students remain engaged with their learning while maintaining a positive and well-managed classroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher absences across KS3 and KS4.
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Supervise classes and ensure pupils remain focused and engaged.
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Support positive behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
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Provide guidance and clarification on lesson tasks where appropriate.
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Cover a range of curriculum areas, including Physical Education.
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Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment.
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Build positive relationships with students and staff across the school.
Candidate Requirements
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A degree is desirable but not essential.
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Experience working with children or young people is advantageous.
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Strong classroom presence and excellent communication skills.
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Confident managing behaviour and maintaining high expectations.
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Flexible, reliable and able to adapt to different subjects and year groups.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
What the School Offers
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Competitive daily pay of £100–£120, depending on experience.
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A full-time, long-term role with the potential to become permanent.
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A welcoming and supportive staff team.
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Access to ongoing training and professional development.
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Excellent experience for aspiring teachers or education professionals.
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A positive school culture with clear behaviour expectations and supportive leadership.
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about education and want to make a positive impact in a secondary school setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Email: maria.parry@supplydesk.co.uk
Phone: 02380 230340
Job Types: Full-time, Long-term
Pay: £100.00–£120.00 per day
Benefits
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Company pension
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Free parking
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On-site parking
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Referral programme
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Ongoing CPD and training
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Dedicated consultant support
Work Location: In person
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.