Cover Supervisor

Are you seeking a flexible, dynamic role in secondary education where no two days are the same?
Do you excel at managing classroom environments, building strong rapport with pupils, and delivering pre-planned lessons with confidence?
Would you like to work alongside a supportive, high-achieving secondary academy in the Blackpool area that truly values strong behaviour management and community spirit?

If so, Randstad Education would love to hear from you!

About the Role & Setting

We are currently recruiting adaptable, resilient Cover Supervisors for full-time, flexible ad-hoc and day-to-day supply at a prominent, vibrant secondary academy in the Blackpool area.

In this role, you will supervise classes across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, taking charge of pre-set lessons when regular teaching staff are absent. You do not need to plan lessons or mark work-your primary focus is maintaining a calm, structured classroom environment, keeping pupils engaged on task, and upholding school behaviour policies.

This offers complete daily flexibility and is ideal for experienced cover staff, youth workers, sports coaches, or graduates looking to gain valuable secondary classroom experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in completing pre-set work across a range of KS3 and KS4 subjects.

• Set clear expectations, apply positive behaviour strategies, and manage classroom dynamics calmly and effectively.

• Support students with their independent tasks, ensuring they stay focused and on track.

• Leave clear daily notes for returning teachers on pupil progress and behaviour.

• Ensure the safety, health, and well-being of all pupils in line with school policies.

Skills & Personal Qualities Required

• Confident in setting boundaries, managing challenging behaviour, and maintaining authority.

• Able to step into different subject departments seamlessly at short notice.

• Excellent interpersonal skills to quickly establish positive rapport with secondary pupils.

• Calm, patient, and composed under pressure.

Essential Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing or leading groups of young people aged 11-16 (e.g. as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach, or Residential Support Worker).

• An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for a new one through Randstad).

• Legal right to work within the UK.

Why Choose Randstad Education?

• Weekly pay processed smoothly via PAYE.

• Earn £300 in REX Vouchers every time you refer an educator who works with us!

• Free online training modules to enhance your classroom management skills.

• Total control over your working availability.

How to Apply

Apply today by attaching your CV directly to this page.

Alternatively, contact Kirsty Booth for further details:

• ✉️ Email: [email removed]

• 📞 Direct Phone: [phone removed]

experience

Non Teaching

skills

be a role model

education

high school