Secondary Cover Supervisor | Basildon
Rate: £110 - £120 per day
Location: Basildon, Essex
Agency: Randstad Education
Contract: Temporary/Full-time & Part-time options available
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Are you a confident, proactive individual looking to make a tangible impact in the classroom?
Randstad Education is seeking Secondary Cover Supervisors to support vibrant and diverse secondary schools across Basildon.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers, recent graduates, or experienced professionals who want to work in an energetic educational setting without the responsibilities of lesson planning or marking. You will be the backbone of daily school operations, ensuring that learning never stops when a regular teacher is absent.
Key Responsibilities
- Classroom Management: Supervise whole classes (KS3 & KS4), maintaining a purposeful, safe, and positive learning environment.
- Lesson Delivery: Deliver pre-planned lesson materials left by the class teacher, ensuring all students are engaged and on-task.
- Behaviour Policy: Implement and uphold the school's behaviour policy consistently, dealing with any immediate issues professionally.
- Student Support: Respond to general queries from students and provide feedback to the department regarding progress and engagement.
- Reporting: Collect completed work and provide concise handovers for the returning teacher.
Requirements
- Experience: Previous experience working with young people (coaching, youth work, or school-based support) is highly desirable.
- Skills: Strong communication skills and the "presence" to command a classroom of 30 students.
- Personal Qualities: Resilience, adaptability, and a calm demeanour under pressure.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one).
- Education: A degree is advantageous but not essential; a passion for education is a must.
Why Join Randstad?
- Competitive Pay: Earn £110 - £120 per day, paid weekly.
- Flexibility: Choose work that fits your schedule, from day-to-day cover to long-term placements.
- Career Pathway: Gain invaluable classroom hours to strengthen your CV for future teacher training (PGCE).
- Support: Access to a dedicated consultant and free CPD training, including Safeguarding and Team Teach.
Ready to start your journey in education? Click 'Apply Now' to register your interest, or contact our Secondary Team at the local Randstad branch for a confidential discussion.