via Reed · 17 September 2026 ·2 days ago

Cover Supervisor

Reeson Education
Portsmouth Contract GBP 20,800 – 31,200
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Cover Supervisor | Portsmouth | Secondary Schools | £80-£120 per day | Flexible Work Reeson Education is recruiting confident Cover Supervisor candidates to support secondary schools across Portsmouth. This Cover Supervisor opportunity is particularly suitable for experienced school support staff, graduates, youth workers, sports coaches and others who are confident supervising groups of secondary-aged pupils.

Cover Supervisor Opportunities

  • £80-£120 per day

  • Portsmouth

  • Secondary schools

  • Flexible working days

  • Daily and short-term cover

  • ASAP start

A Cover Supervisor steps into lessons when the regular classroom teacher is absent and supervises work that has already been prepared.

The Cover Supervisor is responsible for maintaining a productive learning environment rather than carrying out full teacher-level planning and assessment.

Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor

The Cover Supervisor will:

  • Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes.

  • Introduce the work that teaching staff have already set.

  • Make sure pupils understand instructions.

  • Keep pupils focused and on task.

  • Maintain classroom routines.

  • Apply the school's behaviour policy consistently.

  • Manage transitions between activities.

  • Work across different secondary subjects.

  • Follow safeguarding procedures.

  • Report relevant information to teaching staff.

What We're Looking For in a Cover Supervisor

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is welcome but is not always essential.

A strong Cover Supervisor will be confident communicating with teenagers, able to establish boundaries and comfortable managing a classroom without having to teach new subject content from scratch.

Candidates progressing from Teaching Assistant work may find the Cover Supervisor position a useful next step towards greater classroom responsibility.

Graduates considering teacher training may also benefit from working as a Cover Supervisor to build practical school experience.

Flexible Work in Portsmouth

A Cover Supervisor working through Reeson Education can provide their preferred availability and be considered for suitable secondary bookings.

If you are a Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work across Portsmouth, apply today to register with Reeson Education.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is the England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across the UK. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%

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