Cover Supervisor

Randstad Education; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Southampton to provide hands-on classroom experience and support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. The role offers school hours, no evening work, and a stepping-stone toward teacher training.

You will manage classes, deliver set work, and assist with general school activities in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate is degree-educated with strong communication, resilience, and organisation skills, and is enthusiastic about working

Qualifications

• Degree education required; recent graduates encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Classroom management during short-term absences of regular teachers.
• Deliver work set by subject teachers in a productive, safe environment.
• Support students by answering questions and maintaining focus per school policy.
• Assist with registration, break duties and other school activities as required.

Skills

Classroom management

Delivering work

Supporting students

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Cover Supervisor | Southampton

Thinking about getting into teaching but want real classroom experience before committing to a PGCE or Teacher Training? This Cover Supervisor role in Southampton is the perfect launching pad. You'll gain hands-on, paid experience managing classrooms, supporting students, and experiencing secondary school life from the front of the room-all while working school hours with no evening marking or lesson planning!

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Supervising classes across various subjects during the short-term absence of regular teachers.


• Delivering Work: Ensuring students complete work set by subject teachers in a productive, safe environment.


• Supporting Students: Answering questions, keeping pupils focused, and managing behaviour in line with school policies.


• School Community: Assisting with registration, break duties, and supporting general school activities where required.

Why This Role Is Perfect For You

• Ideal Teaching Stepping-Stone: Build confidence, master classroom management, and build a strong application for future teacher training.


• Great Work-Life Balance: Set hours (08:30 - 15:30) during term time-no taking work home!


• Diverse Experience: Work across different age groups (Key Stages 3 and 4) and subject areas every day.


• Supportive Environment: Gain insight alongside experienced teachers and leadership teams.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply).


• Strong communication, confidence, resilience, and organisational skills.


• An enthusiastic, adaptable approach with a genuine interest in working with young people.


• An enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Job Summary

• Location: Southampton


• Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 15:30 (Term Time Only)


• Pay: Competitive daily/hourly rate


• Contract Type: Day to day supply