training and education
E-learning modules
£130 - £180 per day
Bury St Edmunds
We are seeking adaptable and confident Qualified Teachers (QTS) or experienced Cover Supervisors for general cover roles across our partner Secondary Schools. This is the ultimate role for educators who love the variety of teaching without the heavy burden of planning, marking, and data tracking. Whether you're a Science specialist happy to cover Drama, or an English expert ready to lead a PE theory session, your mission is to ensure that no learning time is lost.
Your Responsibilities
- Adaptive Delivery: Follow the set lesson plans provided by the regular teacher, ensuring students understand the tasks and remain on track with their learning objectives.
- Instant Rapport: Walk into a new classroom and quickly establish a positive, respectful atmosphere using strong presence and professional authority.
- Positive Climate Control: Implement the school's behaviour policy consistently, ensuring a calm and productive environment where all students feel safe to work.
- Subject Versatility: Show confidence across the curriculum; while you aren't expected to be an expert in every subject, you'll use your teaching skills to facilitate learning in everything from Maths to Art.
- Supportive Presence: Assist students with their work, answering questions and providing the encouragement they need to complete their set tasks.
- Feedback Loop: Leave clear, concise notes for the returning teacher regarding student progress, behaviour, and any work completed.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Teaching Status: QTS is preferred, but we also welcome highly experienced Cover Supervisors with a proven track record in UK secondary schools.
- Resilience & Energy: The ability to handle the "unknown" of a daily supply schedule with a proactive and "can-do" attitude.
- Classroom Management Mastery: Exceptional skills in managing group dynamics and de-escalating low-level disruption quickly.
- Reliability: Schools depend on cover teachers to be punctual and professional; we need individuals who are committed to their bookings.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one urgently through Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive PAYE Rates: £130 - £150 per day
- Total Flexibility: Use our Sirenum App to manage your own schedule-work the days that suit your lifestyle.
- Variety & Networking: Experience different school cultures across Cambridge and Suffolk, helping you find your "perfect fit" for future long-term roles.
- Certified Training: Access free CPD in Behaviour Management, Safeguarding, and Special Educational Needs.
- Personalised Advocacy: Work with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant who will keep your diary as full as you want it to be.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 voucher for every qualified teacher you refer to our supply team!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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