Cover Supervisor

Randstad · Upminster, London

Cover Supervisor at Randstad, based in Upminster, London, paying £100 - £120 per day. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£100 - £120 per day
Location
Upminster, London
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
14 Nov 2026
Sector
Cover Supervisor

12% below the typical rate for cover supervisor

Reference PR-1556865

About the role

Cover Supervisor

Upminster

£100 - £120 a day

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Secondary Cover Supervisor to join our team. Your role will be essential in maintaining positive learning environments and supporting secondary pupils during teacher absences.

At Randstad, we work closely with secondary schools in and around Upminster. Our strong network means we can offer you exclusive roles that match your skills and goals. We understand each school's unique culture and are committed to helping you find the right fit for your career path.

Join our thriving and inclusive secondary schools committed to providing outstanding education. We have a dedicated team of staff creating a structured, positive, and supportive environment for student success.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervising pre-set lessons and managing classroom behavior effectively across Key Stages 3 & 4
  • Create a safe and productive learning environment during teacher cover
  • Collect completed student work and deliver feedback to the regular classroom teacher
  • Ability to communicate with, engage, and encourage students across various secondary subjects
  • Implement school behavior policies consistently and fairly
  • Ensure all classroom health and safety guidelines are followed
  • Adapt quickly to different school environments and classroom dynamics

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children or young adults in an educational, sports coaching, or youth work setting with references
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • An enhanced child DBS on the update service (or willingness to get one)
  • Right to work in the UK - Essential (sponsorship is not available with this role)
  • Degree level education is desirable, but relevant experience is highly valued
  • Being passionate about supporting secondary education

Why Work with Randstad?

  • Excellent pay rates, weekly pay
  • Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities with no planning or marking required
  • Ideal stepping stone for future teacher training candidates
  • Earn £300 in shopping vouchers by referring a friend (subject to terms and conditions)

If you meet these requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" and become a part of our team. Together, we can shape the future of our students.

Join Randstad Education and let us help you find the perfect teaching role. We offer excellent rates of pay, training, feedback on all assignments, and dedicated support from a team of professionals.


experience

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


qualifications

QTS

Reference: PR-1556865 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 14 Nov 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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