Cover Supervisor (with an interest in PE)
Testwood School, Southampton
- Salary
- See advert
- Hours
- part-time
- Closes
- 2 November 2026
- Posted
- 14 October 2026
Read the full advert and apply on Teaching Vacancies
From the advert
We are delighted to be seeking an enthusiastic cover supervisor to join our team. We are specifically interested in candidates who has an interest in PE as a specialist PE cover supervisor although they would be expected to cover other subjects too. You will join a small but enthusiastic team of dedicated cover teachers to support absent colleagues across the school.
The applicant will be expected to supervise whole single classes of students under the direction of a teacher during the short-term absence of a class teacher.
This is an ideal opportunity for a confident, flexible, well-organised person who is considering a career in teaching. The role may suit someone looking to gain classroom experience before applying for a PGCE or SCITT placement. This would be appropriate for anyone specifically looking for experience in teaching PE but would not solely be expected to do this.
The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, as you will have to liaise between the school office, class teachers and students. You will be required to ensure all work set is completed to a high standard.
The successful candidate will:
Have the ability to work on their own initiative.
Educated to GCSE level in English & Maths.
Good communication skills and ability to clarify and explain instructions clearly.
Keen to learn and develop professionally.
Previous experience of work in a similar role would be an advantage, but not essential.
Advert text from Teaching Vacancies, Department for Education, under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Check the original advert for the full person specification and application pack.