Secondary Cover Supervisor Location: Portsmouth Start Date: ASAP Pay: £90 – £130 per day (based on experience/qualifications) Hours: 8:00am – 3:30pm Contract Type: Full-time, long-term with potential for permanent placement

The Role

Supply Desk is working with a well-regarded secondary school in Portsmouth to recruit a full-time Cover Supervisor for September 2025. This is a long-term opportunity, with the potential to become permanent.

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll manage classrooms across a range of subjects—including Maths, History, and Geography—for Key Stage 3 and 4. Lessons are pre-planned; your main responsibility is to supervise, maintain behaviour, and ensure students stay engaged.

This role is perfect for individuals considering a career in teaching or those with previous education experience.

About the School

Mixed secondary school (ages 11–16)

Around 800 pupils enrolled

Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted

Inclusive, supportive environment with a strong leadership team

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for individuals who:

Have experience working with secondary-aged students (e.g. as a cover supervisor, TA, or tutor)

Are confident in managing classroom behaviour

Are flexible, reliable, and professional

Hold a degree or equivalent qualification

Are willing to cover various subjects

Hold a DBS on the Update Service (or are w...