Job description
Cover Supervisor – Winchester
Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary and primary schools in the Winchester area. This role involves stepping into the classroom in the absence of the class teacher, delivering pre‑prepared lesson content, and ensuring pupils remain engaged and on task.
You will be responsible for maintaining a structured learning environment, managing behaviour, and supporting students with their work. This is a great opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, tutors, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
Work is available on a full‑time or flexible day‑to‑day basis, depending on your availability.
The Role:
1. Deliver pre‑prepared lesson content across a range of subjects
2. Supervise pupils and maintain classroom routines
3. Manage behaviour in line with school expectations
4. Support students with learning tasks and engagement
5. Cover a variety of subjects as required
6. Provide cover for both pre‑planned and short‑notice absences
7. Maintain a calm and structured classroom environment
8. Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently
Ideal Candidate:
9. Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
10. Confident leading a classroom independently
11. Strong communication and organisational skills
12. Calm, adaptable, and professional approach
13. Comfortable covering a range of subjects
14. Graduates and aspiring teachers encouraged to apply
Contract Details:
15. Position: Cover Supervisor
16. Location: Winchester
17. Start Date: ASAP
18. Working Pattern: Full‑time or day‑to‑day
19. Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
20. Key Stages: KS3-KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
21. Experience working with young people essential
22. Behaviour‑management experience beneficial
23. Safeguarding training can be provided
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
24. Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
25. Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
26. Flexible work to suit your availability
27. Opportunities for continued work and progression
28. Pathways into teacher training and school‑based roles
If you’re confident leading a classroom and looking for a Cover Supervisor role in Winchester, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV.