Cover Supervisor: Hands-On Classrooms (School Hours)

Randstad Education; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Paid classroom experience

Job summary

Randstad Education in Southampton is seeking a Cover Supervisor to gain hands-on classroom experience while keeping school hours. You will supervise classes, support students, and help maintain a positive learning environment during short-term absence of teachers.

This role offers a clear stepping stone into teacher training, with term-time hours from 08:30 to 15:30 and no evening work. You will work across Key Stages 3 and 4 and collaborate with experienced staff.

Qualifications

• Degree educated; minimum requirement.
• Strong communication, confidence, resilience and organisational skills.
• Enthusiastic, adaptable approach with an interest in working with young people.
• Enhanced DBS check on Update Service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Supervising classes during short-term absence of regular teachers.
• Delivering work: Ensuring students complete work set by subject teachers in a productive environment.
• Supporting Students: Answering questions, keeping pupils focused, and managing behaviour.
• School Community: Assisting with registration, break duties, and supporting general school activities.

Skills

Communication

Confidence

Resilience

Organisational skills

Education

Degree in any field

Job description

Randstad Education in Southampton is seeking a Cover Supervisor to gain hands-on classroom experience while keeping school hours. You will supervise classes, support students, and help maintain a positive learning environment during short-term absence of teachers.

This role offers a clear stepping stone into teacher training, with term-time hours from 08:30 to 15:30 and no evening work. You will work across Key Stages 3 and 4 and collaborate with experienced staff.