training and education
E-learning modules
£120 - £150 per day
Thetford
Are you a dynamic, reliable, and authoritative professional looking to secure immediate and consistent work within a supportive Secondary School environment in Thetford?
Do you excel at classroom management and supervision, ensuring productivity and positive behaviour among students from Key Stage 3 (KS3) through to Key Stage 4 (KS4) when the regular teacher is unavailable?
We are urgently recruiting a proactive General Cover Supervisor to join a respected Secondary School in the Thetford area. This temporary, full-time role offers an excellent stepping stone for future educators or those seeking valuable school experience.
If you are confident in leading a classroom and ready to maintain high standards of learning and conduct, we encourage you to apply for this immediate start position!
Your Opportunity:
We have an exciting position for a dependable and motivated General Cover Supervisor to support a busy secondary school in Thetford on a temporary contract, available for an immediate start.
In this critical role, you will be responsible for overseeing various classes across the 11-16 age range (KS3 and KS4) during the short-term absence of teaching staff. Your central mandate is to guarantee that all students remain focused on the work provided by the absent teacher and that a positive and controlled atmosphere is maintained. This is a supervisory role; planning and marking are not required. You will be instrumental in upholding school discipline and ensuring minimal disruption to the student learning schedule.
Core Functions
- Supervise scheduled lessons across a variety of subjects, actively managing student engagement with the pre-set work.
- Rigorously implement the school's behaviour management policy, ensuring classrooms are orderly and conducive to learning.
- Provide clear, concise instructions regarding the assigned tasks, addressing any student misunderstanding of the directions.
- Monitor student activities throughout the lesson, intervene quickly to manage behaviour, and deal with minor issues.
- Document and report any serious or persistent breaches of conduct to the relevant departmental or senior staff members.
- Ensure all duties are carried out in full compliance with school safety and safeguarding regulations.
Key Candidate Qualities
- Essential: Demonstrated ability and confidence in supervising and leading large groups of secondary students (KS3/KS4).
- Essential: Proven track record in effective behaviour management and strong classroom presence (e.g., from teaching, coaching, or corporate training roles).
- Preferred: A strong academic background (e.g., degree or relevant qualifications) that supports working across different curriculum areas.
- Highly reliable, punctual, and possess excellent organisational skills to manage a varied daily timetable.
- Must be highly adaptable, quick-thinking, and possess the resilience needed for a fast-paced school environment.
- Must currently hold an Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or be prepared to apply for one without delay.
Benefits of the Role
- A competitive and reliable daily rate of pay, ranging from £120 to £150.
- The opportunity to gain extensive, practical, and highly valued experience within a secondary school setting in Thetford.
- Consistent, full-time temporary work, providing a steady income stream.
- A diverse and engaging role that offers exposure to various subjects and year groups.
- Access to our £300 Refer A Friend incentive scheme.
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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