cover supervisor.

• Location: Crawley and surrounding areas

• Position Type: Full-Time, Long-Term Placement

• Salary/Daily Rate: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

• Start Date: ASAP (As Soon As Possible)

Are you looking for a dynamic role in a secondary school that utilises your excellent communication skills and confidence-without requiring a teaching qualification (QTS)? We are seeking enthusiastic, assertive, and reliable individuals to join our team as a Long-Term Cover Supervisor in the Crawley area.

This role offers stability and the opportunity to truly embed yourself within a school community. It 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.

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, your primary responsibility is to supervise lessons and manage student behaviour when a regular teacher is absent. You will not be required to plan lessons or mark work. Your key tasks will include:

• 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 pre-set work.

• Behaviour Management: Effectively implement the school's behaviour policy, maintaining a positive, orderly atmosphere and dealing with any immediate issues promptly.

• Supporting Learning: Respond to general queries from students regarding their work, helping them access materials and stay engaged (no subject-specific teaching required).

• Administrative Duties: Register student attendance and leave detailed, accurate notes for the returning teacher regarding lesson progress and behaviour.

• School Ethos: Act as a positive role model, promoting the school's values and maintaining high expectations for all students.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Confidence & Presence: Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom of secondary students.

• Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with teenagers.

• Relevant Experience: Previous experience working with groups of young people (e.g., school settings, youth work, coaching, camp leading).

• Qualifications: A degree is advantageous, particularly for those considering future teacher training, but not essential.

• Traits: Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and a collaborative approach to working across different schools and subject areas.

• Safeguarding: A firm commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people (an enhanced DBS check will be required).

• Stability: The security of a consistent, long-term placement in a supportive secondary school environment.

• Career Stepping Stone: Invaluable classroom experience-ideal preparation for future teacher training (PGCE / SCITT).

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

• Competitive Pay: Attractive daily rates paid weekly.

If you are based in or around Crawley and are ready to start an exciting new role ASAP, please get in touch with Hannah Joyner at Randstad today.

• Email: hannah.joyner@randstad.co.uk

• Phone: 01293 527416