Cover Supervisor

• Do you have excellent organizational skills and confidence leading group activities in a classroom?

• Are you looking for a flexible, active school role in Brandon with great local connections?

• Would you like to earn £120 - £150 per day supporting local secondary schools and student supervision?

Location: Brandon, Suffolk / Cambridgeshire Border

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

Contract: Full-Time / Flexible Part-Time - Long-Term / Ongoing

Salary: £120 - £150 per day (dependent on experience)

Are you a confident, adaptable individual seeking a rewarding classroom management role as a General Cover Supervisor?

Randstad Education is currently seeking an energetic Cover Supervisor / General Supervisor to join supportive secondary school communities serving Brandon and the surrounding area. Working on a full-time or flexible day-to-day basis, this role is ideal for experienced supervisors, sports coaches, recent graduates, or youth leaders looking to gain strong classroom leadership experience without the demands of full lesson planning or marking.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classrooms during planned teacher absences, leading pre-set activities, maintaining an orderly learning environment, and ensuring pupils remain safe, focused, and on-task throughout the school day.

• Classroom & Cover Supervision: As an approachable Cover Supervisor, you will lead whole classes through pre-set work left by absent subject teachers, explaining tasks clearly and maintaining high engagement.

• Behaviour & Environment Management: Uphold school behaviour policies, establish positive classroom authority, and foster an inclusive, respectful learning dynamic.

• General School Supervision: Support general school operations across lunchtimes, corridor transitions, and break times to ensure student welfare and safety.

• Support SEN & Pupil Needs: Assist students of varying abilities, providing encouraging individual support and adapting explanations where necessary.

• Classroom Feedback: Provide clear written notes for returning class teachers regarding completed tasks, pupil behaviour, and general attendance.

We are searching for an articulate, resilient Cover Supervisor with strong interpersonal presence and effective group management skills.

• Prior experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, youth worker, sports coach, or group leader is highly desirable.

• Strong classroom presence, active listening skills, and confidence leading secondary-aged pupils (KS3/KS4).

• Adaptable, punctual, and highly organised with a proactive approach to school routines.

• Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).

• Mandatory UK Right to Work (no visa sponsorship available).

• Competitive Daily Pay: £120 to £150 per day, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.

• Flexible Working Options: Enjoy consistent full-time hours or adaptable day-to-day placements in the Brandon area.

• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).

Ready to step into a rewarding supervision role in Brandon? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!

Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.

experience

Teaching

skills

121 teaching experience,ability to communicate with parents,ability to work well under pressure,able to inspire,be a role model,building rapport with children,career driven,communication,effective discipline,empathy,engaging,excellent time management,FMS experience,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,good sense of humour,high expectations,keen to contribute to the life of the school,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of A-level specification,knowledge of curriculum,knowledge of GCSE specification,knowledge of subject,motivated,partake in extra curricular activities,passion for education,SEN experience,set clear objectives,SIMS experience,sixth form experience,teaching assistant experience,team player,work well autonomously,years 7-11 experience

education

high school