Southampton Cover Supervisor — Path to Teaching

Randstad Education; Botley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in Southampton area secondary schools. This role is ideal for graduates aiming to become teachers, offering hands-on classroom experience and a pathway into PGCE/SCITT programs.

Responsibilities include supervising classes, delivering set work, and maintaining a positive learning environment. DBS via Update Service is required or willingness to apply. Term-time hours run 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Degree-level or higher education qualification.
• Experience with young people through tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or volunteering.
• Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service (or willing to apply for a new one).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Confidence

Communication

Resilience

Proactive attitude

Education

Degree or higher

Job description

Randstad Education is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in Southampton area secondary schools. This role is ideal for graduates aiming to become teachers, offering hands-on classroom experience and a pathway into PGCE/SCITT programs.

Responsibilities include supervising classes, delivering set work, and maintaining a positive learning environment. DBS via Update Service is required or willingness to apply. Term-time hours run 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday.