Cover Supervisor / General Supply Teacher – Bedford

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Cover Supervisor / General Supply Teacher to provide classroom support across secondary schools in Bedford. The role involves stepping into pre‑planned lessons, maintaining routines and ensuring a safe, productive learning environment.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑set lessons across a variety of subjects, guiding pupils through assigned work.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies, fostering a respectful classroom atmosphere.
• Support students with queries, encouraging focus and independence.
• Collect completed work and provide clear handover notes for the subject teacher.
• Uphold safeguarding standards and ensure pupil health and safety at all times.

Required profile

• Confident communicator with a calm, dynamic attitude.
• Experience working with secondary‑aged young people (e.g., coaching, youth work, tutoring).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to quickly build rapport.
• Reliable work ethic, adaptability and problem‑solving ability.
• Degree level education or equivalent experience.
• Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one through Randstad).

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive daily rates of £120‑£160, paid weekly.
• Access to Randstad employee benefits.
• Flexible working options from daily cover to long‑term placements.
• Referral rewards scheme.