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 confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting students’ learning? A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming school in Sheffield. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience or continue their career within education.
About the School:
The school prides itself on maintaining a positive and respectful learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best. Serving a diverse community, the school combines structured routines with engaging teaching approaches to support both academic success and personal development. Staff work collaboratively to ensure consistency, high standards, and a supportive atmosphere that enables students to feel safe, motivated, and ready to learn.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task and engaged with the work set. You will manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress and conduct.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring continuity of learning.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain focused and engaged.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in accordance with school policies.
• Provide support and guidance to students where required.
• Report back to teaching staff with updates on student progress and behaviour.
• Adapt confidently to different subjects and year groups as required.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confidence in leading a classroom independently.
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience across a variety of subjects and year groups while making a real impact on students’ education. To apply for the position of Cover Supervisor, please submit your CV today.
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 Leanne Clark at GSL Education (Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, please apply via the application link.