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Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Reeson Education are supporting a large mainstream secondary school in Portsmouth, Hampshire who require an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team from ASAP.

The School - Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth, Hampshire

This large mixed secondary school in Portsmouth. The school is committed to developing staff who are passionate about their subjects and determined to convey this enthusiasm to their students. Opportunities for internal promotion are maximised and encouraged. Their aim is to make all employees feel included, bringing their passion, creativity and individuality to work. It values all cultures, backgrounds and experiences and they truly believe that diversity drives innovation.

The Role: Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth, Hampshire

Cover Supervisors are required to manage groups of around 30 students independently and to appropriately deliver the work set to a high standard, answering any questions to the best of their ability that students may have surrounding the tasks set.


You will be expected to:

  • Provide cover for registration
  • Deliver lessons where the normal cover has been left, to a high standard with limited preparation time and on occasion at short notice
  • Provide students with a positive climate for learning, using the gold classroom standards and school's behaviour policies consistently and fairly where necessary to effectively manage the behaviour of students
  • Helping students to build self-esteem through positive interactions, praise and encouragement
  • Assisting with the development and implementation of SEN support plans

Person Specification: Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth, Hampshire

Specific knowledge, experience and technical skills

  • Hold a degree or be an aspiring teacher
  • Interest in, and knowledge of, autism
  • Experience of managing behaviours of distress
  • Proven ability to solve problems quickly and remain calm
  • Basic level of IT literacy in using Microsoft software e.g. outlook, Word, Excel
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal (in English)

The Offer - Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth, Hampshire

In return, the school can offer the successful Cover Supervisor the following:

  • A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
  • Outstanding facilities and resources to support teaching and learning
  • A friendly and diverse student and staff community
  • Access to confidential emotional and practical advice support services

Cover Supervisor - Portsmouth, Hampshire

Reeson Education:

REESON Education is London'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 London. 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.

Please note that all daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%