Cover Supervisor

Randstad Education; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education in Southampton is seeking a Cover Supervisor to gain classroom experience and support students across Key Stages 3 and 4. Work hours align with term time, typically 08:30–15:30, with no evening duties.

The role offers hands-on classroom management, delivering set work, and opportunities to learn from experienced teachers and leadership teams as you prepare for future teacher training.

Qualifications

• Degree educated (recent graduates encouraged to apply).
• Strong communication, confidence, resilience and organisational skills required.
• Enhanced DBS check on Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Supervising classes during short-term absences of regular teachers.
• Delivering work: Ensure students complete work set by subject teachers.
• Supporting Students: Answering questions, keeping pupils focused, managing behaviour per school policies.
• School Community: Assisting with registration, break duties and general activities.

Skills

Communication

Confidence

Resilience

Organisational skills

Education

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