Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Southampton. This role involves stepping into the classroom during teacher absence, delivering the work that has already been set, and ensuring students remain focused and engaged throughout the lesson.
This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young people and are comfortable managing a classroom environment. It suits graduates, aspiring teachers, tutors, coaches, mentors, or anyone with experience supporting young people who is looking to gain valuable school‑based experience.
Opportunities are available on a full‑time, part‑time, or day‑to‑day basis depending on availability.
The Role:
Supervise classes using pre‑prepared lesson materials
Maintain classroom behaviour in line with school expectations
Support students with understanding tasks and staying on track
Provide classroom cover across a range of subjects
Work with students across KS3 and KS4
Respond to both pre‑booked and short‑notice cover requirements
Ensure safeguarding and school policies are followed at all times
Ideal Candidate:
Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
Confident managing a classroom independently
Clear communicator with strong organisation skills
Calm, flexible and professional in approach
Able to adapt quickly to different subjects and year groups
Graduates and aspiring teachers encouraged to apply
Contract Details:
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Southampton
Start Date: ASAP
Working Pattern: Full‑time, part‑time or day‑to‑day cover
Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
Year Groups: KS3-KS4
Experience, Training & Safeguarding:
Experience working with young people is essential
Classroom or behaviour‑management experience advantageous
Safeguarding training can be provided
Eligibility:
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
Two relevant references
What Prospero Teaching Offers:
Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Flexible work to suit your availability
Opportunities to move into long‑term or permanent roles
A strong pathway into teaching for those considering the professionIf you're confident leading a classroom and want flexible or long‑term work in Southampton, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your up‑to‑date CV
Salary description
£100.00 - £130.00 per day