Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you an organised and proactive professional who can maintain a positive learning environment across a range of classes? A school in Sheffield is looking for a Cover Supervisor to support teachers by delivering lessons, supervising students, and ensuring continuity in learning.
About the School:
The school provides a welcoming and structured environment that supports students academically, socially, and personally. It caters to pupils from diverse backgrounds and focuses on maintaining high standards of learning through structured lessons and engaging activities. Emphasising both academic achievement and personal growth, the school encourages students to build confidence, resilience, and independence. Staff work collaboratively to provide consistent support and ensure students remain motivated and engaged.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of teaching staff, maintain discipline, and ensure that lesson objectives are achieved. This role allows you to contribute to students’ learning while maintaining a safe and positive classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise classes and ensure students remain on task during teacher absence.
- Follow lesson plans provided by teaching staff and deliver instructions as required.
- Maintain a positive and structured learning environment.
- Support students’ engagement and participation in classroom activities.
- Monitor behaviour and implement school policies to maintain discipline.
- Record attendance, student behaviour, and any relevant observations.
- Collaborate with teaching staff to provide feedback on lessons and student performance.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a school environment or working with children is desirable.
- Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain classroom discipline.
- Flexible, adaptable, and able to respond to different classroom situations.
- Professional, reliable, and committed to supporting student learning.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact on students’ learning while gaining experience across multiple classes. To apply for the position of Cover Supervisor, please submit your CV now!
To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last 2 years.
- Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at GSL Education (Sam.Scott@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, please apply via the application link.