Cover Supervisor Job at Randstad (Purley)

Cover Supervisor

Randstad

Location:
United Kingdom , Purley

Category:
Education

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Job Description:

Cover Supervisor | Secondary Education | Purley\n\nLocation: Local Secondary Schools (Purley & surrounding areas)\nContract: Flexible Day-to-Day or Short-Term Assignments\nHours: Approx. 8:30 am - 3:30 pm\nPay: Competitive Daily Rates (Paid Weekly)\n\nThe Opportunity\nAre you a confident, empathetic, and reliable individual looking for a flexible role in education? Randstad Education is seeking Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Purley.\nThis is a vital role where you will act as the lead figure in the classroom for pupils aged 11-16. You don't need to be a subject expert-your primary mission is to ensure that students feel safe, encouraged, and engaged with their pre-set work while the regular teacher is absent .\nThis position is highly versatile and serves as an excellent stepping stone for:\nAspiring Teachers seeking essential front-of-class experience.\nGraduates looking to build a career in the education sector.\nTeaching Assistants ready to take on more classroom responsibility .

Job Responsibility:

Adaptive Management: Build rapport to humanize the classroom experience and manage behavior positively
Student Engagement: Use constant encouragement and positive feedback to keep students motivated
Inclusive Support: Identify and pick up students who are struggling to help them complete their tasks
Safety & Safeguarding: Maintain a non-judgmental environment and follow strict reporting protocols for any disclosures

Requirements:

Education: Minimum 5 GCSEs (Grades 9-4 / A*-C) including English and Maths
Experience: Previous experience working with children or young people is highly desirable
Compliance: Enhanced DBS check required
Qualities: Honesty, adaptability, and the ability to make learning fun and engaging

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:

PAYE
Referral Bonus
Training and education
Safeguarding & Prevent

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 28, 2026

Expiration:
July 04, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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