Cover Supervisor (with an interest in PE)

Testwood School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 3ZW

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: Part-time 31.5 hours per week, term time only (39 weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £20,898

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

• Personalised Professional Development Programme

• Dedicated Staff Welfare Support

• Additional paid lunchtime duties for all staff

• Free onsite parking and daily staff refreshments

• Cycle to Work Scheme

• Maternity Support Scheme

• Tax free Childcare Vouchers

• Engagement in Tech Scheme

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Testwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and
young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this
commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other
relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Testwood School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 820 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Testwood School website
• Email address: jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 02380 862146
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/testwood-school

Testwood School

Testwood School has proudly served the community of Totton and Calmore for nearly eighty years and is highly regarded by it. Consequently, there are very strong links between the community and the school; some of our students are the fourth generation of their family to be educated at Testwood. During this time the school has developed into a strong community of students and staff, where students can learn in a supportive and caring environment. Our school ethos is summed up as ‘Every Child, Every Step, Every Day’.

Testwood is a ‘Good’ school but we are not complacent about the challenges that we face in meeting the changing needs of the community we serve and ensuring that all of our students attain highly, are fully prepared to take ambitious steps into their futures, and make a positive contribution to their communities.

The school is located in the town of Totton, which is close to Southampton and on the edge of the New Forest National Park and has excellent transport links.

Arranging a visit to Testwood School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbaker@testwoodschool.co.uk.

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