Dance and Drama Specialist Cover Supervisor – Flexible Opportunities in Southampton Are you passionate about performing arts and inspiring creativity in young people? We are seeking a Dance and Drama Specialist Cover Supervisor to bring energy, enthusiasm, and expertise to secondary schools across Southampton. Whether you’re a qualified teacher (QTS) or have experience or qualifications in dance, drama, or performing arts (e.g., Level 2/3 qualifications, NVQs, A Levels, or a degree), this flexible role offers the chance to make an impact while maintaining a balanced schedule. About the Role: Specialist subject cover: Deliver engaging lessons in dance and drama, encouraging students to explore their creativity and build confidence through performance. Flexible placements: Choose from short-term or long-term assignments that fit around your lifestyle and preferences. No extra workload (unless agreed): Most roles do not require planning or marking. For longer-term assignments, any additional responsibilities will be reflected in your salary, which is always negotiated to ensure you feel valued. General cover: Occasionally supervise lessons in other subjects to support schools with their wider needs. Ideal Candidate Profile: Performing arts expertise: Experience teaching, studying, or working in dance, drama, or theatre. Creative and engaging: Able to inspire students with dynamic lessons that foster confidence, teamwork, and self-expression. Classroom-ready: Previous experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, or performing arts capacity is highly desirable. Flexible and reliable: Comfortable working in different schools and adapting to varied classroom environments. Passionate educator: Dedicated to helping students discover their creative potential and develop important skills like communication, discipline, and collaboration. Why Join Teaching Personnel? Flexible working options: Choose the hours and assignments that suit your schedule, with placements tailored to your availability. Specialist support: Focus on teaching dance and drama while gaining experience in other areas through general cover. Competitive pay: We negotiate salaries that reflect your qualifications, experience, and responsibilities, ensuring you feel valued for your work. Dedicated consultant: Receive personalised guidance and support every step of the way. Temp-to-perm potential: Trial schools in a flexible capacity before deciding on a permanent position. This role is perfect for those with a love for the performing arts who want to make a difference in students' lives without committing to a full-time teaching position. Whether you’re exploring a new career, building classroom experience, or simply seeking a flexible, creative role, this opportunity offers it all. Apply today and help inspire Southampton’s future stars All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.