Cover supervisor/ General Supply Teacher (Bedford )

Are you a proactive, adaptable individual looking for a rewarding role in secondary education?

Randstad Education is currently seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools across Bedford. This role is perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced youth leaders who excel at managing group dynamics and want to gain versatile, hands-on experience in the classroom without the burden of lesson planning or marking.

You will step into various classrooms across the school day, ensuring setting routines are maintained, work is completed, and pupils remain on task in a safe, productive environment.

• Classroom Delivery: Oversee pre-set lessons across a range of subjects, delivering instructions clearly and guiding pupils through their assigned work.

• Positive Behaviour Management: Maintain an orderly and respectful classroom environment by applying the school's behaviour policies consistently and fairly.

• Student Support: Assist pupils with queries regarding their tasks, encouraging focus, active participation, and independence.

• Feedback & Handover: Collect completed classwork at the end of each session and leave structured notes for returning subject staff.

• Safeguarding & Welfare: Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of pupils at all times while upholding school values and standards.

We are seeking a confident communicator who approaches new challenges with a calm, dynamic attitude.

• Prior experience working with secondary-aged young people (e.g., coaching, youth work, tutoring, or prior school support) is highly desirable.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to command respect and establish quick rapport with students.

• Excellent adaptability, problem-solving abilities, and a reliable work ethic.

• A solid standard of general education (degree level or equivalent experience preferred).

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

• Competitive Daily Rates: Fair, competitive pay reflecting your experience, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's employee benefits package.

• Flexible Working Options: Opportunities ranging from daily cover to full-time long-term placements to suit your schedule.

• Referral Rewards: Benefit from our Refer a Friend scheme-recommend a candidate to Randstad and earn a £300 Love2shop voucher upon successful placement (T&Cs apply).

Ready to make a positive impact across schools in Bedford? 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

good behaviour management skills

education

high school