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Randstad Education; Brockenhurst; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Randstad Education is helping young graduates gain real classroom experience through a Cover Supervisor role in Southampton. You will supervise classes across subjects during short-term absences, ensure work is completed, support students, and help with general school activities from the front of the room.

Hours are 08:30–15:30, Monday to Friday during term time, with no home study. This role is a strong stepping-stone toward teacher training, offering hands-on practice and exposure to

Qualifications

• Degree educated; recent graduates encouraged to apply.
• Excellent communication, confidence, resilience and organisational skills.
• DBS check with Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Classroom Management: Supervising classes across various subjects during 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.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Confidence

Resilience

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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