Graduate Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 18 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 December 2025 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 194701 |
Summary
Thinking about teaching but not ready to jump straight into a PGCE or training programme?
If you're a confident, motivated graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience, our partner secondary schools across Southampton are ready to welcome you.
Working as a Cover Supervisor is one of the most effective ways to find out whether teaching is right for you. You'll lead pre-prepared lessons, help keep students focused, and experience the daily rhythm of school life - all without needing formal teaching qualifications.
Don't worry if you've never stepped inside a classroom in a professional capacity before. We'll guide you, support you, and prepare you.
• Free online training to get you started
• Optional taster days so you can try the job with no pressure
• Regular check-ins from a friendly support team
• Ongoing CPD and skill development
• Pathways into salaried or funded teacher training routes
• Deliver lessons using work already prepared by teachers
• Learn school routines and expectations
• Build rapport with students and staff
• Demonstrate reliability, calmness and a positive attitude
• Become someone schools specifically request
• Work confidently across different subjects
• Develop your classroom presence and behaviour management
• Build trust through consistency and professionalism
• Be recognised as a go-to Cover Supervisor in Southampton
• Lead lessons smoothly and independently
• Keep learning on track in the absence of teaching staff
• Gain invaluable experience for future teacher training
Graduates who are:
• Exploring teaching or educational careers
• Confident and steady under pressure
• Responsible, adaptable and willing to learn
• Keen to make a positive impact in a school environment
No prior school experience needed - full support provided.
• From £120/day (PAYE)
• Free CPD and ongoing support
• Observation days available
• A helpful, approachable support team
• Access to teacher training pathways
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Role: Graduate Cover Supervisor - Aspiring Teacher
Hours: 8:30-3:15
Pay: From £120/day (PAYE)
If you want a role that offers meaning, routine and real responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
Refer a friend for up to £150.
If you're a confident, motivated graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience, our partner secondary schools across Southampton are ready to welcome you.
Working as a Cover Supervisor is one of the most effective ways to find out whether teaching is right for you. You'll lead pre-prepared lessons, help keep students focused, and experience the daily rhythm of school life - all without needing formal teaching qualifications.
Don't worry if you've never stepped inside a classroom in a professional capacity before. We'll guide you, support you, and prepare you.
• Free online training to get you started
• Optional taster days so you can try the job with no pressure
• Regular check-ins from a friendly support team
• Ongoing CPD and skill development
• Pathways into salaried or funded teacher training routes
• Deliver lessons using work already prepared by teachers
• Learn school routines and expectations
• Build rapport with students and staff
• Demonstrate reliability, calmness and a positive attitude
• Become someone schools specifically request
• Work confidently across different subjects
• Develop your classroom presence and behaviour management
• Build trust through consistency and professionalism
• Be recognised as a go-to Cover Supervisor in Southampton
• Lead lessons smoothly and independently
• Keep learning on track in the absence of teaching staff
• Gain invaluable experience for future teacher training
Graduates who are:
• Exploring teaching or educational careers
• Confident and steady under pressure
• Responsible, adaptable and willing to learn
• Keen to make a positive impact in a school environment
No prior school experience needed - full support provided.
• From £120/day (PAYE)
• Free CPD and ongoing support
• Observation days available
• A helpful, approachable support team
• Access to teacher training pathways
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Role: Graduate Cover Supervisor - Aspiring Teacher
Hours: 8:30-3:15
Pay: From £120/day (PAYE)
If you want a role that offers meaning, routine and real responsibility, we'd love to hear from you.
Refer a friend for up to £150.