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 a reliable and organised professional ready to manage classrooms and support learning across multiple subjects? A school in Sheffield is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor to provide structured teaching, maintain positive behaviour, and ensure continuity of education for students during staff absence.
About the School:
The school offers a supportive and structured environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to achieve their potential. It combines high-quality teaching with engaging activities and personalised support, fostering both academic progress and personal development. Staff collaborate closely to maintain consistency, promote positive behaviour, and inspire confidence, resilience, and motivation among learners.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will manage classes, deliver planned lessons, and maintain a positive learning environment. You will support students’ engagement, behaviour, and academic progress, ensuring smooth continuity of education across different year groups and subjects.
Responsibilities:
• Manage classrooms effectively, ensuring students remain on task and engaged.
• Deliver lesson plans as prepared by teaching staff, adapting where necessary.
• Support students’ learning and behaviour across a range of subjects and abilities.
• Monitor and report on student engagement, progress, and behaviour.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance and any incidents in line with school policy.
• Collaborate with teaching staff and support staff to ensure continuity and quality of learning.
• Promote a safe, structured, and positive learning environment at all times.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience in a classroom or supervisory role is preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage groups of students effectively and maintain discipline.
• Flexible, adaptable, and confident in delivering lessons to various age groups.
• A professional and approachable manner with students and colleagues.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a classroom setting while supporting students’ learning and development. 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.