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Cover Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 23 March 2026
Salary: £100 to £130 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 17 April 2026
Location: Salisbury, Wiltshire
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 208131

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Summary

Cover Supervisor - Salisbury

Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and motivated Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Salisbury. You'll step into lessons when teachers are unavailable, guide students through the planned work, and help maintain a positive, productive learning environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, tutors, mentors, youth‑work practitioners, or anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants meaningful classroom experience. Work can be full‑time, part‑time, or ad‑hoc, offering full flexibility.

The Role:
- Deliver and oversee pre‑set lesson content
- Supervise classes across a range of subjects (no planning needed)
- Encourage students to stay focused and complete work
- Manage classroom behaviour following school policies
- Support students with questions and engagement
- Work across KS3 & KS4 depending on daily needs
- Provide reliable support through short‑notice and pre‑booked cover

Ideal Candidate:
- Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, etc.)
- Confident leading a classroom and engaging groups
- Strong communicator with good organisational skills
- Calm, adaptable, and able to handle varied subjects
- Positive role model with a proactive mindset
- Graduates or aspiring teachers strongly encouraged to apply

Contract Details:
- Position: Cover Supervisor
- Location: Salisbury
- Start: ASAP
- Work Pattern: Full‑time, part‑time, or day‑to‑day
- Pay: Up to £130 per day
- Year Groups: KS3-KS4

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
- Experience working with young people essential
- Classroom experience or behaviour‑support experience advantageous
- Safeguarding training can be provided

Eligibility:
- Right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
- Two relevant references

What Prospero Teaching Offers:
- Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle
- Opportunities to transition into long‑term roles or teaching routes

If you enjoy leading groups and want to gain strong school‑based experience in Salisbury, we'd love to hear from you.

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