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- Do you have excellent organisation skills and confidence managing groups of pupils?
- Are you looking for a flexible, active school role in Mildenhall?
Location: Mildenhall, Suffolk
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Contract: Full-Time / Flexible Part-Time - Long-Term / Ongoing
Salary: £110 - £150 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a confident, adaptable individual seeking a rewarding classroom leadership position as a General Supervisor?
Randstad Education is currently seeking an energetic General Supervisor / Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school community in Mildenhall. Working on a full-time or flexible day-to-day basis, this role is ideal for experienced supervisors, sports coaches, recent graduates, or youth leaders looking to build strong classroom management experience without the responsibility of full lesson planning or marking.
As a General Supervisor, you will oversee classrooms during planned teacher absences, leading set activities, maintaining an orderly learning environment, and ensuring pupils remain safe, focused, and on-task throughout the school day.
Key Responsibilities
- Classroom & Cover Supervision: As an approachable General Supervisor, you will lead whole classes through pre-set work left by absent teachers, explaining tasks clearly and maintaining high engagement.
- Behaviour & Environment Management: Uphold school behaviour policies, establish positive classroom authority, and foster an inclusive, respectful learning dynamic.
- General School Supervision: Support general school duties across lunchtimes, corridor transitions, and break times to ensure student welfare and safety.
- Support SEN & Pupil Needs: Assist students of varying abilities, providing encouraging individual support and adapting explanations where necessary.
- Classroom Feedback: Provide clear written notes for returning class teachers regarding completed tasks, pupil behaviour, and general attendance.
Candidate Profile
We are searching for an articulate, resilient General Supervisor with strong interpersonal presence and effective group management skills.
- Prior experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, youth worker, sports coach, or group leader is highly desirable.
- Strong classroom presence, active listening skills, and confidence leading secondary-aged pupils (KS3/KS4).
- Adaptable, punctual, and highly organised with a proactive approach to school routines.
- Holds an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to process one immediately through Randstad).
- Mandatory UK Right to Work (no visa sponsorship available).
What We Offer
- Competitive Daily Pay: £110 to £150 per day, paid weekly, alongside access to Randstad's wide-ranging benefit schemes.
- Flexible Working Options: Enjoy consistent full-time hours or adaptable day-to-day placements in Mildenhall.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 Love2shop voucher by recommending a qualified colleague through our Refer a Friend scheme (T&Cs apply).
Ready to step into a rewarding supervision role in Mildenhall? Click APPLY NOW to register your interest with Randstad Education today!
Randstad Education is the UK market leader in education recruitment. For nearly two decades, we've connected dedicated teachers and support staff with over 2,500 schools weekly, making a positive difference for thousands of children every day.
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