A thriving mainstream secondary school in the heart of Poole is seeking to appoint a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join their dedicated team from September onwards. This is a full-time role offering an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education to gain invaluable classroom experience in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. Working as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school setting involves delivering pre-set work to students in the absence of their usual classroom teacher. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong presence, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively while maintaining a calm and professional approach. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to developing both students and staff. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining continuity of learning and ensuring high standards of engagement across all year groups and subjects. Key Responsibilities: Supervising lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of teaching staff Ensuring students remain on task and follow school expectations Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies Supporting students in their learning as required Assisting with administrative tasks and cover logistics when needed The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience working with young people, preferably in a school or educational setting Be confident in leading a classroom and managing behaviour independently Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills Be adaptable, reliable, and professional in all situations Be enthusiastic about contributing to the wider school community This position offers a fantastic opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, individuals with previous school experience, or those looking to build on their classroom management skills. Full training and support will be provided. If you’re looking to take your next step in education and would thrive in a busy and rewarding school environment, this Cover Supervisor role in Poole could be the perfect fit. 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. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website