Skip to main content
Posted 15 August, 2026

Secondary Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching
Stockbridge, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Secondary Cover Supervisor - Winchester

\n

Prospero Teaching is recruiting confident and professional Secondary Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across the Winchester area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting students' learning and development in a secondary school environment.

\n

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will supervise lessons in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with their learning and complete the work that has been set. You will play an important role in maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting high standards of behaviour across the classroom.

\n

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, tutors, youth workers, and experienced education professionals looking to build their experience within secondary education.

\n

The Role:

\n
    \n
  • Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the class teacher
  • \n
  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
  • \n
  • Ensure students remain focused and engaged with their learning
  • \n
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • \n
  • Support students with lesson activities where appropriate
  • \n
  • Cover a range of subjects across the secondary curriculum
  • \n
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson outcomes
  • \n
  • Maintain a safe, structured, and positive learning environment
  • \n
  • Follow safeguarding and school policies consistently
  • \n
\n

Ideal Candidate:

\n
    \n
  • Experience working with young people
  • \n
  • Confident leading groups of students independently
  • \n
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • \n
  • Calm, professional, and adaptable approach
  • \n
  • Excellent classroom management abilities
  • \n
  • Able to build positive relationships with students and colleagues
  • \n
  • Graduates and aspiring teachers encouraged to apply
  • \n
  • Previous experience in education, coaching, tutoring, or youth work beneficial
  • \n
\n

Contract Details:

\n
    \n
  • Position: Secondary Cover Supervisor
  • \n
  • Location: Winchester
  • \n
  • Start Date: ASAP
  • \n
  • Working Pattern: Full-time or flexible opportunities available
  • \n
  • Pay Rate: Up to £130 per day
  • \n
  • Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
  • \n
\n

Experience, Training & Safeguarding:

\n
    \n
  • Experience working with young people essential
  • \n
  • Classroom experience beneficial but not essential
  • \n
  • Safeguarding training can be provided
  • \n
\n

What Prospero Teaching Offers:

\n
    \n
  • Free accredited CPD, including safeguarding & behaviour management
  • \n
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • \n
  • Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
  • \n
  • Long-term and permanent opportunities available
  • \n
  • Valuable classroom experience for aspiring teachers
  • \n
  • Access to a variety of secondary school opportunities across the local area
  • \n
\n

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.