Job description
Cover Supervisor (Full Time) – Secondary School, Southampton
About the Role
GSL Education is recruiting a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a successful secondary school in Southampton. This is a full-time, permanent position ideal for someone who wants to make a real contribution in education, whether you’re:
- looking to gain practical classroom experience,
- considering teacher training in the future, or
- wanting a year of hands-on work before university or formal training.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supervise and deliver set lesson plans in the absence of subject teachers
- Maintain classroom discipline, ensuring a safe, respectful, and engaged learning environment
- Support students’ learning and progress in line with the school’s curriculum and expectations
- Prepare classrooms for lessons and ensure resources are available and tidy
- Liaise with teaching staff to collect lesson materials and feedback
- Cover non-classroom duties when necessary (registration, corridors, breaks etc.)
What We’re Looking For
You will thrive in this role if you:
- Are confident in managing behaviour among secondary age students
- Have strong communication skills and can work as part of a team
- Are resilient, adaptable and able to think on your feet
- Are enthusiastic about supporting young people’s education and wellbeing
- Have good organisational skills
- Have some experience with children or in education (helpful but not mandatory; full support provided)
What’s on Offer
- Permanent contract for the right candidate
- A great opportunity to build real classroom experience in a thriving, supportive school
- Mentoring and professional support from experienced educators through GSL Education
- Pathways into teacher training for those who decide teaching is their future
- A chance to enhance your CV prior to university or further qualification
About the School
This Southampton secondary school is a dynamic, forward-thinking institution with many appealing features:
- Excellent investment in facilities, including modern science labs, performing arts spaces, and extensive sports amenities
- Strong emphasis on pupil-centred learning, where pastoral care is priority and individual growth is encouraged
- A broad and diverse curriculum with extracurricular opportunities (sports, music, drama, clubs) to help students flourish in many areas
- Committed leadership that supports ongoing professional development for all staff
- A vibrant community culture: students, staff and parents work together closely, and there are rich opportunities for involvement in school events and initiatives
How to Apply
If you’re reliable, passionate, and ready to contribute, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in this role to GSL Education (Cover Supervisor – Southampton).
GSL Education is committed to helping educators at every stage. Join us and be part of something rewarding.