Job Description
Cover Supervisor SouthamptonProspero Teaching is looking for confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across the Southampton area. This role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, supervising classes in the absence of the teacher, and ensuring students remain focused and engaged throughout the school day. This is a great opportunity for individuals with classroom experience, graduates considering a future in teaching, or those looking for flexible work within education. Assignments can be full-time, part-time or day-to-day depending on your availability and preference. The Role:Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive environment Support students with tasks, queries, and staying on task Work across KS3 and KS4 as needed Provide cover at short notice or through pre-booked arrangementsFollow safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently Ideal Candidate:Experience managing a classroom or working with young people Confident, adaptable, and reliable Strong communication and behaviour-management skillsPositive and proactive in supporting student learning Graduates or aspiring teachers encouraged to apply Comfortable covering a range of subjects with provided work Contract Details:Position: Cover Supervisor Location: Southampton Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, part-time, or day-to-dayPay: Up to £130 per day Key Stages: KS3 & KS4 Experience, Training & Safeguarding:Experience working with young people or in education settings Classroom management experience preferred Safeguarding training (provided if needed) Eligibility:Right to work in the UK Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one) Two references covering work with children or young people What Prospero Teaching Offers:Competitive daily rates Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management Flexible working to suit your lifestyle Ongoing support from our dedicated Training & Development Team Potential routes into long-term or permanent roles If you're a confident classroom practitioner looking for flexible or consistent work as a Cover Supervisor in Southampton, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV.