Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth
Prospero Teaching is looking for confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Portsmouth. This role involves taking charge of a classroom when teachers are absent, delivering the set lesson plan, and ensuring students remain engaged, safe, and productive.
This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants valuable classroom experience. It is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, tutors, mentors, coaches, or anyone with strong communication skills and the ability to lead a group.
You can choose full‑time ongoing work or flexible day‑to‑day cover depending on your preference.
The Role:
Deliver pre‑prepared lesson plans across various subjects
Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4
Keep students focused and engaged during the lesson
Manage behaviour in line with school expectations
Answer general questions and support students where needed
Provide cover both in advance and at short notice
Maintain a calm, positive and structured classroom environment
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, etc.)
Confident leading a classroom independently
Strong communication and organisational skills
Able to remain calm, adaptable, and proactive
Comfortable covering a range of subjects
Graduates or aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply
Contract Details:
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Portsmouth
Start: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full‑time or day‑to‑day
Pay: Up to £130 per day
Key Stages: KS3-KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience with young people required
Behaviour management experience helpful
Safeguarding training can be provided
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Two relevant references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
Support from a dedicated consultant
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
Pathways into teaching for those exploring the professionIf you're confident leading classes and want meaningful school‑based experience in Portsmouth, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your up‑to‑date CV