Cover Supervisor

Randstad Education; Tetford; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Local consultant

Flexible availability

Job summary

Randstad Education in Thetford and surrounding Breckland area seeks confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools with day-to-day and longer placements across KS3 and KS4. You will supervise classes, deliver pre-planned work, and help keep students focused and safe throughout the lesson.

This role offers flexible scheduling, opportunities to build classroom management skills, and potential routes to longer-term contracts within local schools.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing, leading, or supporting groups of young people (e.g., in secondary schools, sports coaching, youth clubs, tutoring, or outdoor education).
• Excellent classroom presence, communication skills, and confidence to lead a group independently.
• A calm, authoritative, and resilient personality paired with strong interpersonal skills.
• High adaptability and a willingness to supervise lessons across a variety of secondary subjects (e.g., Science, English, PE, Humanities).
• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students during the short-term absence of their regular subject teachers.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons provided by the department, ensuring students remain focused, on-task, and working safely.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and productive classroom environment using effective behaviour management techniques in line with school policies.
• Assist students with any queries regarding the set work and provide encouragement to help them complete tasks.
• Collect completed work at the end of the lesson and leave detailed handover notes for the returning class teacher.
• Support school procedures regarding attendance, safety, and student welfare throughout the school day.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor - Thetford & Surrounding Areas

Are you a confident, adaptable individual seeking flexible, classroom-based experience in secondary education? Whether you are looking for the total freedom and work-life balance of day-to-day cover, or seeking the stability and professional growth of a long-term position, we have fantastic opportunities tailored to your availability.

We are currently partnering with a supportive network of secondary schools, high schools, and academies in Thetford and across the surrounding Breckland and Forest Heath area. We are experiencing high demand for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to manage classrooms and oversee pre-set learning activities for pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Whether you are an experienced Cover Supervisor, a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), a sports coach, a university graduate looking to gain experience before pursuing a PGCE/teacher training, or someone with a background in youth work or behaviour support, this is an ideal role to build your educational portfolio.

Choose Your Ideal Way of Working:

• Day-to-Day Cover: Enjoy total control over your working week with complete flexibility. Choose the exact days you want to work to perfectly balance your personal commitments, hobbies, or family life.

• Long-Term Opportunities: For those seeking routine and continuity within a dedicated school environment, we offer long-term placements spanning a term or a full academic year. This allows you to embed yourself within a school team, build strong rapport with students, and develop robust classroom management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise whole classes of Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students during the short-term absence of their regular subject teachers.

• Deliver pre-planned lessons provided by the department, ensuring students remain focused, on-task, and working safely.

• Maintain a positive, orderly, and productive classroom environment using effective behaviour management techniques in line with school policies.

• Assist students with any queries regarding the set work and provide encouragement to help them complete tasks.

• Collect completed work at the end of the lesson and leave detailed handover notes for the returning class teacher.

• Support school procedures regarding attendance, safety, and student welfare throughout the school day.

What We Look For:

• Previous experience managing, leading, or supporting groups of young people (e.g., in secondary schools, sports coaching, youth clubs, tutoring, or outdoor education).

• Excellent classroom presence, communication skills, and confidence to lead a group independently.

• A calm, authoritative, and resilient personality paired with strong interpersonal skills.

• High adaptability and a willingness to supervise lessons across a variety of secondary subjects (e.g., Science, English, PE, Humanities).

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Benefits of Working With Us:

• Competitive daily rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level.

• A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the secondary education sector in Thetford and the surrounding areas.

• Complete flexibility to set and update your availability on your own terms.

• Invaluable classroom management experience for aspiring secondary teachers.

• Direct pathways to securing long-term contracts or direct employment in local secondary settings.

Ready to gain rewarding classroom experience in Thetford?

Step into flexible secondary cover opportunities today.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.