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Graduate Cover Supervisor

Job details
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

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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.

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