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Cover Supervisor New


Teaching Personnel

£110 - 120 per day

Dorchester

Temporary | Full Time

05/10/2026

No

Secondary School | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities | Immediate Start

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or education professional looking for your next opportunity in Dorchester?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor to work within a secondary school in Dorchester, supporting students across a range of subjects and year groups.

This role is ideal for someone who is confident managing a classroom, enjoys working with young people and is looking to build further experience within a secondary school environment.

  • Supervising classes in the absence of the usual classroom teacher

  • Delivering pre-set lessons and ensuring students remain engaged

  • Maintaining a positive and productive classroom environment

  • Managing behaviour in line with school expectations

  • Supporting students with their learning

  • Working alongside teaching staff and the wider school team

  • Previous experience working with young people or within an educational setting

  • Confident classroom and behaviour management skills

  • A calm, approachable and professional manner

  • Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions

  • Reliable and adaptable approach to work

  • Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is beneficial but not essential

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within secondary education, including graduates considering a future career in teaching.

Based in Dorchester or the surrounding Dorset area? Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel on 01202 292 696 to find out more.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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