Cover Supervisor

Randstad · Portsmouth, South East

Cover Supervisor at Randstad, based in Portsmouth, South East, paying £100 - £130 per day. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£100 - £130 per day
Location
Portsmouth, South East
Contract
Permanent
Posted
11 hours ago
Closes
23 Dec 2026
Sector
Cover Supervisor

11% below the typical rate for cover supervisor

Reference PR-1549761:SW:N

About the role

Cover Supervisor - Southampton (Ideal for Aspiring Teachers)

Are you a recent graduate or an aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the classroom? We are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join vibrant secondary schools across the Southampton area. This is your chance to make a real impact on student's learning journeys while building the confidence and experience needed for a successful career in education.

What we offer
  • Competitive Pay: £100 - £130 per day, paid weekly.
  • Work-Life Balance: Fixed school hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Term time only).
  • Career Growth: A direct route into teaching; build real-world classroom confidence before applying for PGCE or SCITT programs.
  • Focus on Teaching: Enjoy the classroom without the burden of lesson planning or grading work.
  • Supportive Environment: Work within a range of secondary schools in the Hampshire area.
Responsibilities
  • Supervise secondary school students (Key Stages 3 & 4) across various subjects during teacher absences.
  • Maintain a positive, orderly, and productive classroom environment where students feel supported.
  • Deliver prepared work set by the department and ensure students stay on task.
  • Collect completed work and provide constructive feedback on student progress and behaviour.
  • Uphold school policies regarding behaviour management and safeguarding at all times.
Qualifications
  • Education: Degree level or higher education qualification. Recent graduates are strongly encouraged to apply!
  • Experience: Practical experience working with young people, such as tutoring, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring, or volunteering.
  • Skills: Confidence, strong communication abilities, resilience, and a positive, proactive attitude.
  • Requirements: An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for a new one).
How to Apply

Are you ready to take the next step in your educational career? We want to hear from you! Please submit your CV to [email removed]. If you have any questions regarding this role or the schools we work with, feel free to reach out to to Hannah on [phone removed].


experience

Non 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

Reference: PR-1549761:SW:N · Posted 11 hours ago · Closes 23 Dec 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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