Cover Supervisor – Join a High‑Performing, Inspirational Secondary Environment
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Start Date: Immediate
Are you passionate about education, confident in the classroom, and ready to make a meaningful impact on young people? This thriving 11–16 secondary setting offers an exceptional opportunity to grow your career in a school celebrated for its strong leadership, outstanding pastoral care, and engaging curriculum.
This forward‑thinking school recently received a Good Ofsted judgement with Outstanding leadership and management, reflecting its ambitious vision and highly effective staff development culture.
Students feel safe, respected, and well cared for, benefitting from excellent teacher‑student relationships and a strong focus on safeguarding.
What Makes This School an Inspiring Place to Work?
Exceptional Careers & Enrichment Opportunities
Vibrant Extracurricular Culture
Inclusive, High‑Quality SEND Support
Your Role as Cover Supervisor
You’ll support lessons across a broad and balanced curriculum that includes strong core subjects, growing EBacc participation, and an impressive creative arts offer spanning music, drama, dance, art, and photography. The curriculum is designed to transform life chances, ensuring every child has access to powerful knowledge and enriching experiences.
Overall in this role, you will:
Deliver pre‑prepared lessons across subjects
Maintain a purposeful classroom environment
Engage positively with students of all abilities
Uphold high expectations of behaviour and respect
Support the school's culture of ambition, safety, and inclusion
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates exploring teaching, experienced Cover Supervisors, or professionals seeking to develop their school‑based skillset.
Why This Will Accelerate Your Career
You’ll be joining a school where:
Leadership is Outstanding
Teachers are described as knowledgeable, passionate, and motivating
Professional development is embedded and valued
Safeguarding is exemplary
The curriculum is innovative, ambitious, and impactful
Working Hours & Benefits
Full-time
Monday-Friday
Term-time only
Holiday pay
If you want a role where your contribution truly matters, and where you’ll be supported to grow, this is the environment for you.
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.
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