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Cover Supervisor


Academics

£21000 - £25000 per annum

Portsmouth, Hampshire

Permanent | Full Time

06/02/2026

No

Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Secondary School

Academics is recruiting a Cover Supervisor in Portsmouth to support a secondary school on a full-time, term-time-only basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain hands-on classroom experience while supporting students' learning and behaviour in the absence of teaching staff.

As a Cover Supervisor in Portsmouth, you will supervise pre-set lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, ensuring a calm, productive learning environment and maintaining high behaviour standards.

Key Responsibilities - Cover Supervisor (Portsmouth):

  • Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers

  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson work and ensure students remain on task

  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

  • Take attendance and ensure lessons start and finish on time

  • Collect completed work and report back to teaching staff

Requirements - Cover Supervisor (Portsmouth):

  • GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)

  • Previous experience working with young people or in an educational setting is desirable

  • Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills

  • Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply

Why work as a Cover Supervisor in Portsmouth with Academics?

  • Full-time, term-time-only opportunity

  • Ideal experience for aspiring teachers or education professionals

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Academics consultant

If you're looking for a Cover Supervisor job in Portsmouth and want to gain valuable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.