Cover supervisor Job at Randstad (Blackburn)

Cover supervisor

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Blackburn

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

Ready to step into the classroom this March? We have a high-priority vacancy for a Secondary Cover Supervisor at an active, welcoming school in Blackburn. If you are assertive, reliable, and looking for a role that offers immediate impact, we want to hear from you today! This is an ideal opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced youth leaders to gain high-level classroom management experience. You'll be the guiding force for students across KS3, KS4, and KS5 (ages 11-18). Your mission is to maintain a productive learning environment when teachers are absent.

Job Responsibility:

Classroom Lead: Supervise lessons across multiple subjects using pre-set work
Zero Planning: Focus purely on student engagement and behavior management-no marking or lesson prep required!
Behavior Expert: Use your confidence to uphold school standards and keep students on-task
Handover Hero: Register attendance and leave clear notes for returning staff to ensure continuity

Requirements:

Natural Authority: The confidence to lead a room of secondary students
Strong Rapport: The ability to communicate effectively and build respect with teenagers
Previous Experience: Any background in coaching, youth work, or school support is highly valued
March Availability: Ready to commit to a full-time, Monday-Friday schedule (8:30 am - 3:30 pm approx)
Clearance: A Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one immediately)

Nice to have:

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

What we offer:

Competitive Weekly Pay: Reliable daily rates with no hidden fees
Career Fast-Track: Perfect "front-of-class" experience for future PGCE/SCITT applications
Supportive Onboarding: Dedicated help from Jessica Verndet, your Blackburn secondary specialist
Incentives: Earn £300 in Love2shop vouchers when you refer a friend!

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 09, 2026

Expiration:
March 28, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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