Cover Supervisor - September Start - Oldham
Randstad · Oldham, North West
Cover Supervisor - September Start - Oldham at Randstad, based in Oldham, North West. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Oldham, North West
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 2 weeks ago
- Closes
- 12 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Cover Supervisor
Reference PR-1528823
About the role
Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are ever the same?
Do you have the confidence to step into a classroom and instantly engage young minds?
Ready to kickstart the next chapter of your educational career this September?
A fantastic Secondary School located in Oldham is looking for an individual who is committed, adaptable, and has a confident presence in the classroom. As a Long-Term Cover Supervisor, you will build a strong rapport with Key Stage 3 and 4 pupils, providing crucial leadership and academic support during a vital stage of their secondary education. If this role is for you, please keep reading and apply today!
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualification.
- Comprehensive professional development and training opportunities, including specialist SEN interventions and strategies.
- Dedicated Randstad consultant support for career guidance and opportunities in the Oldham area.
- Long-term placements available.
Responsibilities
- Oversee Key Stage 3 and 4 classes during the short-term absence of their usual subject teachers.
- Present pre-set lesson materials with clarity, keeping students focused on their daily learning goals.
- Foster a structured and encouraging learning environment that promotes respect and active participation.
- Address classroom behaviour consistently and fairly, applying the school's established behaviour management policies.
- Provide constructive support to students navigating their set tasks, ensuring they remain on track.
- Gather all completed work at the conclusion of the lesson and ensure the space is left in good order.
- Compile clear, accurate feedback for the returning class teacher regarding work completion and overall student conduct.
- Move confidently between various departments across the school day, adjusting your supervisory style to different subjects.
Requirements
- 6 months UK classroom experience is required.
- A degree or a relevant educational qualification (highly advantageous, though practical youth-work experience is strongly valued).
- Current DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply for one through Randstad).
- UK Right to Work (Share Code, Passport).
- Previous experience working with children or young adults in an educational, coaching, youth work, or mentoring capacity.
- A confident, approachable, and authoritative classroom presence to effectively manage groups of secondary-aged students.
- Availability to commit to working 08:30am to 15:30pm.
Next Steps
This temporary role offers an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your Cover Supervisor expertise, delivering pre-planned lessons and cover to students across Oldham. Please click apply to submit your details and begin the registration process with Randstad Education.
Alternatively, you can call us on [phone removed] or email your CV directly to [email removed].
experience
Teaching
skills
communication,empathy,good behaviour management skills,good classroom management,good communication skills,key stage 3 experience,key stage 4 experience,key stage 5 experience,knowledge of curriculum,teaching assistant experience
Reference: PR-1528823 · Posted 2 weeks ago · Closes 12 Aug 2026 · Listed via Randstad
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