Cover Supervisor

£90 - £120 per day

Bury St Edmunds

About The School

Join a thriving Secondary School in Bury St Edmunds, where the focus is on creating an inspiring and respectful learning environment. They are dedicated to ensuring that every student receives a high-quality education, even in the absence of their regular teacher. The school values teamwork and professionalism, and you'll be welcomed into a supportive community of educators. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining classroom continuity and student focus.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our team. This position is ideal for someone who is keen to gain experience within a Secondary School setting. You will be responsible for overseeing classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring that students remain on-task with the work set for them. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong communication and behaviour management skills who can confidently lead a classroom and support student learning across a range of subjects.

Your Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons, ensuring that students complete the work provided by the absent teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour, creating a productive and safe learning atmosphere.
• Answer student questions and provide assistance where appropriate, without teaching new material.
• Report on student progress and any issues that arise during the lesson to the relevant staff members.
• Maintain a professional and positive presence in the classroom.
• Ensure all school policies and procedures are followed.
• Safeguard the well-being and safety of students throughout the school day.

What We're Looking For

• A confident and authoritative presence with excellent communication skills.
• The ability to build a quick rapport with students and maintain good behaviour.
• Flexibility and adaptability to work across different subjects and age groups.
• A proactive and organised approach to work.
• An understanding of school procedures and a commitment to student safeguarding.
• Previous experience in a school or with young people is beneficial but not essential.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily pay and flexible working hours.
• The chance to gain valuable experience in a reputable secondary school.
• A supportive and professional working environment.
• The opportunity to make a positive contribution to students' education.
• A £300 Refer A Friend scheme.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated individual ready to take on this rewarding temporary role, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or email Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.

Randstad Education is the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.