Job reference
seccovs -20/03/2026_1774000775
Company Name
Salary
£21000 - £25000 per annum
Location
Southampton
Industry sector
Education
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
13/04/2026
Posted date
20/03/2026
Closing date
10/04/2026
Cover Supervisor - Southampton
Full-Time | Term Time Only | Secondary School
Academics is recruiting a Cover Supervisor in Southampton 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 Southampton, 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 (Southampton):
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Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson work and ensure students remain on task
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
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Take attendance and ensure lessons start and finish on time
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Collect completed work and report back to teaching staff
Requirements - Cover Supervisor (Southampton):
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GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent)
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Previous experience working with young people or in an educational setting is desirable
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Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills
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Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply
Why work as a Cover Supervisor in Southampton with Academics?
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Full-time, term-time-only opportunity
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Ideal experience for aspiring teachers or education professionals
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Ongoing support from a dedicated Academics consultant
If you're looking for a Cover Supervisor job in Southampton and want to gain valuable classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.