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Cover Teacher

Job details
Posting date: 12 February 2026
Salary: £150 to £200 per day
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 12 March 2026
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 203312

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Summary

Cover Teachers - Portsmouth

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Cover Teachers to work with Secondary schools in Portsmouth and nearby areas.

As a Cover Teacher, you will step into the classroom to deliver planned lessons and maintain a positive learning environment in the absence of permanent staff. Work is available on a short-term, day-to-day, or long-term basis to suit your availability and preferences.

This role offers excellent flexibility, making it ideal for those who want to choose their working days and build a schedule that fits around other commitments.

We welcome applications from:
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs) wanting to broaden their experience
- Qualified teachers seeking flexible work
- Experienced educators looking for a better work-life balance

If you are dependable, confident in classroom management, and enjoy variety in your work, this is a strong opportunity to access consistent local placements.

Contract Details
- Location - Portsmouth, Hampshire
- Position - Supply Teacher
- Type of work - Cover Teacher
- Contract or position start date - ASAP
- Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
- Contract or position end date (if applicable) - Ongoing
- Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
- Full time/part time - Full time
- Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £150 per day
- Hours - 8:30am - 15.30pm

Experience, Training & Qualifications
- QTS or equivalent
- Minimum 1 year teaching experience in the UK
- Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

To Be Eligible:
- Hold Right to Work in the UK
- Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
- Provide two professional child related references

Other

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV.

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