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Cover Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 26 March 2026
Salary: £95 to £130 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 April 2026
Location: Southampton
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 209052

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Summary

Cover Supervisor



Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Start Date: Immediate



Are you passionate about supporting young people and eager to take the next step in your education career? This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward‑moving 11-16 secondary school where recent improvements, strong core values, and a positive culture make it a rewarding place to work.

This secondary setting has undergone significant development in teaching quality, behaviour, and student support, leading it to earn Good Ofsted ratings across Quality of Education, Behaviour & Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership & Management.



Why This School Is the Perfect Place to Grow Your Education Career

A Values‑Driven Culture

The school's ethos centred around believe, respect, and determination is deeply embedded in daily life. Students are encouraged to explore culture, diversity, and social issues, and they benefit from an environment where respectful behaviour and reflective thinking are the norm.

A Supportive and Safe Community

Pupils feel safe, supported, and able to approach trusted adults. Strong staff‑student relationships form the backbone of the school's friendly, compassionate culture, proving to be an uplifting setting for anyone beginning or developing an education career.

A Broad, Ambitious Curriculum

You will work in a school where the curriculum is carefully sequenced, ambitious, and increasingly strengthened across subjects.



Your Role as a Cover Supervisor

In this role, you will:
- Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a variety of subjects
- Maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment
- Support students in their academic and personal development
- Model the school's values and encourage positive behaviour
- Contribute to the thriving extracurricular and leadership culture

This position is perfect for graduates exploring teaching, early‑career education professionals, or confident individuals looking to make a meaningful impact.



Working Hours & Benefits
- Full-time
- Monday-Friday
- Term-time only
- Holiday pay



Why Apply?

This is your chance to join a school that is:
- On a positive upward trajectory
- Values‑focused and inclusive
- Committed to staff development and consistent practice
- Proud of its supportive community and strong student relationships
- Exciting, ambitious, and full of opportunities to get involved

If you want a role where your contribution matters every single day, and where your future career in education can truly flourish, this could be the perfect next step. Apply with your CV today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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