Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £100 to £130 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Southampton, Hampshire |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 204041 |
Summary
Cover Supervisor Southampton
Prospero Teaching is looking for confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across the Southampton area. This role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, supervising classes in the absence of the teacher, and ensuring students remain focused and engaged throughout the school day.
This is a great opportunity for individuals with classroom experience, graduates considering a future in teaching, or those looking for flexible work within education. Assignments can be full-time, part-time or day-to-day depending on your availability and preference.
The Role:
Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive environment
Support students with tasks, queries, and staying on task
Work across KS3 and KS4 as needed
Provide cover at short notice or through pre-booked arrangements
Follow safeguarding and behaviour policies consistently
Ideal Candidate:
Experience managing a classroom or working with young people
Confident, adaptable, and reliable
Strong communication and behaviour-management skills
Positive and proactive in supporting student learning
Graduates or aspiring teachers encouraged to apply
Comfortable covering a range of subjects with provided work
Contract Details:
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Southampton
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full-time, part-time, or day-to-day
Pay: Up to £130 per day
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience working with young people or in education settings
Classroom management experience preferred
Safeguarding training (provided if needed)
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
Two references covering work with children or young people
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Competitive daily rates
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Ongoing support from our dedicated Training & Development Team
Potential routes into long-term or permanent roles
If you're a confident classroom practitioner looking for flexible or consistent work as a Cover Supervisor in Southampton, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your latest CV.