Cover Supervisor Job at Randstad (Chorley)

Cover Supervisor

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Chorley

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

Are you looking for a dynamic role in a secondary school that uses your excellent communication skills and confidence without requiring a teaching qualification (QTS)? We are seeking enthusiastic and assertive individuals to join us as a Cover Supervisor for an immediate start this March. This role is perfect for those considering a career in teaching, recent graduates, or experienced professionals who enjoy working with young people and maintaining a purposeful learning environment.

Job Responsibility:

Classroom Supervision: Oversee classes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (ages 11-18) during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and on-task with work set by the absent teacher or Head of Department
Behaviour Management: Effectively implement the school's behaviour policy, maintaining a positive and orderly working atmosphere and dealing with any immediate issues or incidents promptly and according to school procedures
Support Learning: Respond to general queries from students regarding the pre-set work, helping them access materials and stay engaged, but without providing subject-specific teaching
Administrative Duties: Register student attendance and leave detailed, accurate notes for the returning teacher regarding the lesson progress, work completed, and any specific student behaviour issues
School Ethos: Act as a positive role model, promoting the school's values and maintaining high expectations for all students

Requirements:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers
Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom of secondary students
Previous experience working with groups of young people (school, youth work, coaching, or similar setting)
A degree is advantageous, particularly for those considering future teacher training
Reliability, punctuality, and a flexible approach to working across different subject areas daily
A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

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
effective discipline
empathy
engaging
excellent time management
FMS experience
good behaviour management skills
good classroom management
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:

Excellent experience in a classroom environment-ideal preparation for teacher training (PGCE/SCITT)
Opportunities for professional development and access to free CPD
Weekly pay and competitive daily rates
Support from your dedicated consultant who specialises in Primary and Secondary Education
Refer a Friend Scheme with a reward of £300 in Love2shop vouchers

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 09, 2026

Expiration:
March 28, 2026

Work Type:

On-site work

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