Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Sheffield (S35)
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term | Full-time / Part-time
Are you a confident, adaptable, and motivated individual looking to support students’ learning in a school environment?
GSL Education are seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to work in a welcoming and supportive school in Sheffield (S35) from January 2026.
As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning by supervising classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-set lessons, and ensuring a positive and focused classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students with their work and encourage positive engagement.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Follow lesson plans and provide feedback to teaching staff.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and school staff.
Requirements:
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Confidence supervising classes across a range of subjects.
• A positive, flexible, and proactive approach to work.
• A valid enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply through GSL.
If you’re an enthusiastic individual ready to support students and gain valuable classroom experience, apply today to become a Cover Supervisor in Sheffield (S35) with GSL Education.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the “Cover Supervisor” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV or get in touch directly with Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com for more information.