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Randstad Education; Lyndhurst; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance 8:30–3:30 Mon-Fri

Career growth into teaching

Focus on teaching

Supportive environment

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor for Southampton to supervise Key Stages 3 and 4 across multiple schools. You will deliver prepared work during teacher absences and help maintain a positive classroom environment, gaining valuable classroom experience.

Ideal for recent graduates or aspiring teachers, this role offers a direct route into teaching with a focus on classroom supervision and safeguarding. DBS clearance is required, with opportunities across Hampshire schools.

Qualifications

• Education: Degree level or higher education qualification. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience: Practical experience working with young people, such as tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or volunteering.
• Skills: Confidence, strong communication abilities, resilience, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary school students (Key Stages 3 & 4) across various subjects during teacher absences.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and productive classroom environment where students feel supported.
• Deliver prepared work set by the department and ensure students stay on task.
• Collect completed work and provide constructive feedback on student progress and behaviour.
• Uphold school policies regarding behaviour management and safeguarding at all times.

Skills

Confidence

Communication

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree or higher

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Southampton (Ideal for Aspiring Teachers)

Are you a recent graduate or an aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the classroom? We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable

Cover Supervisors to join vibrant secondary schools across the

Southampton area. This is your chance to make a real impact on student's learning journeys while building the confidence and experience needed for a successful career in education.

What we offer

Work-Life Balance: Fixed school hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term time only).

Career Growth: A direct route into teaching; build real-world classroom confidence before applying for PGCE or SCITT programs.

Focus on Teaching: Enjoy the classroom without the burden of lesson planning or grading work.

Supportive Environment: Work within a range of secondary schools in the Hampshire area.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary school students (Key Stages 3 & 4) across various subjects during teacher absences.
• Maintain a positive, orderly, and productive classroom environment where students feel supported.
• Deliver prepared work set by the department and ensure students stay on task.
• Collect completed work and provide constructive feedback on student progress and behaviour.
• Uphold school policies regarding behaviour management and safeguarding at all times.

Qualifications

Education: Degree level or higher education qualification. Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!

Experience: Practical experience working with young people, such as tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or volunteering.

Skills: Confidence, strong communication abilities, resilience, and a positive, proactive attitude.

Requirements: An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for a new one).