Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Lincoln
Salary: £100 – £130 per day
Start Date: ASAP / January 2026
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Day-to-Day / Long-Term
GSL Education Lincolnshire is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Lincoln. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young people and want to gain valuable classroom experience without the responsibilities of full lesson planning or marking.
Whether you’re looking for flexible day-to-day work or a longer-term placement, we can offer opportunities that match your availability and experience.
Role Responsibilities:
- Deliver pre-prepared lessons to KS3 and KS4 students.
- Maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
- Manage student behaviour in line with school policies.
- Supervise students during both lessons and independent work.
- Ensure all classwork is completed and handed back to teachers.
- Adapt quickly to different classrooms and school routines.
Requirements:
- Experience working with young people (school, coaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring).
- Strong classroom presence and the confidence to lead groups independently.
- Good communication and behaviour management skills.
- A positive, reliable, and flexible attitude.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates.
- Flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
- Access to roles across multiple reputable Lincolnshire schools.
- Ongoing training and support from experienced education consultants.
- A great stepping-stone for future teacher training or education careers.
Please keep in mind that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.
GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all backgrounds.
To register your interest in the Cover Supervisor role in Lincoln, click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.