At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead lessons and engage students in the absence of their regular teacher.
- Company: Prospero Teaching, a supportive and dynamic education recruitment agency.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible working patterns, and free training opportunities.
- Other info: Ideal for graduates and aspiring teachers looking to build their careers in education.
- Why this job: Gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on students' learning.
- Qualifications: Experience with young people and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience. If you are a good match, make an application.
Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and adaptable Secondary Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across the Southampton area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting schools with their day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover needs.
As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will lead lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with learning, complete assigned work, and maintain high standards of behaviour. This role is particularly well suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, coaches, tutors, youth workers, and those looking to build experience within secondary education.
The Role:
- Supervise lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Deliver pre-planned lesson materials and instructions
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
- Ensure students stay engaged and complete work set by teaching staff
- Support learning across a range of secondary subjects
- Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
- Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons
- Build positive relationships with students and colleagues
- Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times
Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with young people
- Confident managing groups of students independently
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Professional, adaptable, and reliable approach
- Good classroom management skills
- Able to build positive relationships with students and staff
- Graduates and aspiring teachers encouraged to apply
- Previous experience in education, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth work beneficial
Contract Details:
- Position: Secondary Cover Supervisor
- Location: Southampton
- Start Date: ASAP
- Working Pattern: Full-time or flexible opportunities available
- Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
- Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
- Experience working with young people essential
- Previous classroom experience desirable but not essential
- Safeguarding training can be provided
- Enhanced DBS required (or willingness to obtain one)
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
- Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management training
- Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Secondary Cover Supervisor in Newtown employer: Prospero Teaching Careers
Prospero Teaching is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises professional development and collaboration among staff. Located in Hounslow, the school provides a supportive environment where educators can thrive, with opportunities to inspire students and contribute to their academic success while enjoying competitive pay and a commitment to work-life balance.
