Job description
Job Title: Cover supervisor - Science
Location: Sheffield
Payrate: £95-£120 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Day-to-day / Long-term | Part-time / Full-time
Maintain continuity of learning in science lessons during teacher absences.
GSL Education are delighted to recruit a confident Cover Supervisor – Science for schools across Sheffield.
As a Cover Supervisor (CS) – Science, you will supervise pre-set science lessons, ensure pupils stay on task, and uphold a safe and focused classroom environment.
Key Duties:
- Deliver prepared science lesson materials in the teacher’s absence.
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Ensure safety and appropriate conduct within science settings.
- Support pupils with tasks and basic queries.
- Report any concerns or incidents to senior staff.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor – Science or in a similar role.
- Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills.
- Confidence in supervising science-based lessons.
- A professional understanding of safeguarding procedures.
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
A proactive Cover Supervisor – Science who can confidently support science learning across Sheffield schools is encouraged to apply.
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 an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
To register your interest in the Cover Supervisor – Science role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.