Dynamic School Cover Supervisor | Flexible Hours & CPD

Randstad Education; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Flexible hours

CPD courses

Referral bonus

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking confident Cover Supervisors for Birkenhead secondary schools (KS3/KS4). You will supervise lessons during teacher absences, deliver pre-set work, and maintain order under school policies.

This role offers flexible full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply, with access to CPD and safeguarding training. Ideal candidates have experience with youth and strong communication, plus a willingness to obtain/update an Enhanced DBS.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with secondary youth (e.g., tutoring, coaching, youth work, or TA roles).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with teenagers.
• Confidence with classroom management and handling low-level disruption assertively.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Supervise high school classes (KS3 & KS4) during short-term teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-set work and learning instructions provided by the department.
• Maintain strong classroom control using the school's positive behaviour policies.
• Keep students focused and on-task throughout each lesson period.
• Collect completed work and report back to the subject department head.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Youth engagement

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking confident Cover Supervisors for Birkenhead secondary schools (KS3/KS4). You will supervise lessons during teacher absences, deliver pre-set work, and maintain order under school policies.

This role offers flexible full-time, part-time, or day-to-day supply, with access to CPD and safeguarding training. Ideal candidates have experience with youth and strong communication, plus a willingness to obtain/update an Enhanced DBS.