Cover Supervisor – Andover (Start ASAP)
Full Time | Part Time | Flexible | Ideal for Graduates & Aspiring Teachers
Are you a graduate looking to build a career in education?
Are you an aspiring teacher or unqualified teacher wanting hands‑on experience in schools?
Teaching Personnel are recruiting enthusiastic and confident individuals to work as Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Andover, with immediate start dates available. This role offers flexible working patterns and is the perfect introduction to teaching.
Whether you’re seeking full‑time, part‑time, or day‑to‑day work, this opportunity allows you to gain essential classroom experience while making a real difference to young people.
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About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the absence of the teacher, deliver pre‑prepared lesson materials, and ensure students remain engaged and on task.
This is a fantastic stepping stone for:
* Graduates exploring teaching as a career
* Unqualified teachers wanting classroom exposure
* Individuals applying for PGCE, SCITT, Schools Direct, or Teacher Apprenticeships
* Anyone seeking flexible school‑based work with long‑term prospects
No teaching qualification is required — just confidence, communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
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Key Responsibilities
* Deliver pre‑planned lessons in a range of subjects
* Supervise classes and maintain positive behaviour routines
* Support students with their learning throughout the lesson
* Adapt to different subjects and year groups across KS3–KS4
* Report back to teachers on lesson outcomes and student engagement
* Model confidence, professionalism, and a positive classroom presence
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Who This Role Suits
* Graduates (all disciplines welcome — English, Maths, Science, Psychology, Sport, etc.)
* Aspiring Teachers seeking school experience
* Unqualified teachers ready to step into education
* People seeking flexible, part‑time, or full‑time roles
* Candidates with experience in youth work, coaching, tutoring or childcare
* Confident communicators who enjoy working with young people
Full training and ongoing support will be provided by Teaching Personnel.
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Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
* Immediate start opportunities across Andover
* Flexible schedules that suit your needs — FT / PT / ad‑hoc
* Long‑term placements available for career‑driven candidates
* Access to CPD courses including:
o Behaviour Management
o Safeguarding
o Teaching & Learning Essentials
* A dedicated recruitment consultant for continued support
* Opportunities to progress into TA, HLTA or Teacher Training pathways
* Competitive weekly pay and consistent work throughout the academic year
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Start Date: ASAP
Location: Andover & surrounding schools
Hours: Part Time | Full Time | Flexible
Contract: Temporary, with long‑term opportunities available
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How to Apply
Click Apply now to submit your CV. Successful candidates will be contacted immediately for registration and interview.
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.
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