Cover Supervisor Job at Randstad (Horsham)

Cover Supervisor

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Horsham

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

22941.00 - 24835.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

Cover Supervisors required in a friendly Secondary School near Horsham. Are you passionate about education and looking for a flexible role supporting young people's learning? A dynamic and welcoming secondary school in the Horsham area is seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals to join their team as Cover Supervisors. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a school environment and make a positive impact on students' educational journeys.

Job Responsibility:

Supervising classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher
Managing classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a positive and productive learning environment
Distributing and overseeing pre-prepared lesson materials and activities set by the subject teacher
Ensuring students remain on task and understand the work they have been set
Responding to students' questions and providing appropriate support
Upholding the school's policies and procedures, particularly those relating to safeguarding and behaviour
Providing feedback to the regular teacher on the progress of the lesson and any issues encountered

Requirements:

Have a genuine interest in working with young people (typically aged 11-16)
Possess strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students
Are confident, adaptable, and able to use their initiative
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Are reliable, punctual, and professional
Are committed to creating a safe and supportive learning environment
Previous experience working in a school or with young people is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided
A good standard of education, including GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent), is typically expected

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:

Rewarding opportunity to contribute to the education of young people
Flexible working arrangements, often on a day-to-day or short-term basis, with potential for longer-term or permanent roles
Competitive daily rates of pay (typically in the range of £100-£130, dependent on experience and the specific nature of the cover)
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Chance to gain valuable experience for those considering a career in teaching
£300 Refer a Friend Bonus

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 14, 2026

Expiration:
May 26, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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