Cover Supervisor

Randstad Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development

Refer a Friend (£300 Love2shop)

Competitive salary & benefits

Job summary

Randstad Education in the United Kingdom is seeking a Cover Supervisor to lead classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher. You will manage behaviour, keep pupils on task, and maintain a safe, productive learning environment across years 7–11.

This is a full-time, long-term role starting this September on a temporary-to-permanent track with opportunities for progression in a supportive school community.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with 11–16-year-olds.
• Enhanced DBS clearance registered on the Update Service.
• Strong, professional references covering the last two years.
• Eligibility to work full-time in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across years 7–11 in the absence of the timetabled teacher.
• Deliver and explain pre-prepared lesson plans and objectives.
• Maintain high behaviour expectations and follow the school policy.
• Assist students with queries and guide them through tasks to ensure productivity.
• Register attendance and provide feedback to the returning teacher.

Skills

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Effective Communication

Active Listening

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Job description

Do you possess the natural presence to command a classroom and guide young minds?

Have you been searching for a role where no two days are ever the exact same?

Would you thrive in a highly collaborative, supportive, and community-focused school environment?

About the Role

This is an incredibly dynamic and vital role within the school's daily ecosystem. Operating in a third-person capacity, the Cover Supervisor stands as the front line lead in the absence of the regular classroom teacher. Rather than active teaching or lesson planning, the primary focus of this position is to manage Behaviour, keep pupils focused on pre-set work, and ensure a safe, productive learning environment across various subjects. It is a full-time, long-term position commencing this September, designed specifically as a temporary-to-permanent track-giving the successful candidate the ideal opportunity to integrate into the school community permanently.

About the School

Situated in Sheffield, the secondary school operates as a tight-knit family where every student and staff member is valued, respected, and nurtured. With a strong commitment to spiritual development, academic resilience, and mutual respect, the school boasts an inclusive and highly supportive environment. Staff cooperation is incredibly high, and the senior leadership team is thoroughly dedicated to providing extensive on boarding and mentoring for incoming support staff.

Key Requirements

• Prior experience working with young people aged 11-16 (e.g., as a sports coach, camp counsellor, tutor, or teaching assistant).
• Enhanced DBS: A valid Enhanced DBS clearance registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).
• Strong, professional references covering the last two years of employment or academic study.
• Eligibility to Work: Valid legal entitlement to work full-time in the UK.

Core Skills

• Classroom Management: An authoritative yet approachable presence capable of managing large groups of teenagers.
• Adaptability: The agility to switch seamlessly between diverse subjects, from Mathematics to English or Physical Education.
• Effective Communication: Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills to deliver instructions and feedback.
• Active Listening: The capacity to understand student queries quickly and de-escalate potential conflicts calmly.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical-thinking skills to handle unexpected classroom disruptions or technology glitches independently.
• Time Management: Exceptional organisational skills to keep lessons moving efficiently and ensure tasks are completed on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise undergraduate and high school classes across years 7 to 11 in the absence of the timetabled teacher.
• Deliver and explain pre-prepared lesson plans and learning objectives left by the subject teacher.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour within the classroom, implementing the school's behaviour policy firmly and fairly.
• Assist students with their queries and guide them through the allocated tasks to ensure high productivity.
• Ensure a safe, orderly, and respectful classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Collect all completed work at the end of each period and return it safely to the appropriate department.
• Provide detailed written feedback for the returning teacher regarding student progress, behaviour, and any outstanding issues.
• Register student attendance at the start of every session accurately using the school's digital portal.
• Respond to immediate, unexpected classroom situations or emergencies in line with school safety protocols.
• Support wider school operations when required, including supervising break times, assemblies, or registration periods.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).