Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor / Cover Teacher
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Day-to-Day
Start Date: Immediate
Are you looking for an opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on students’ learning? A school in Sheffield is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to step in when teaching staff are absent and ensure continuity in students’ education. This role is perfect for individuals with strong behaviour management skills, teaching assistants, graduates, or aspiring teachers looking to broaden their experience in schools supporting students with SEN.
About the School:
The school provides a supportive and structured environment where students with SEN are encouraged to achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to create a safe and engaging atmosphere where pupils can focus on learning, develop essential skills, and build confidence. The school values inclusion, positive behaviour, and nurturing relationships, ensuring students receive consistent support even in the absence of their regular teacher.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes, maintain engagement, and support learning during teacher absences. You will help deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage behaviour in line with school policies, and provide feedback to teaching staff. This role is a unique chance to gain practical classroom experience and contribute to the education of students with SEN.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise whole classes during teacher absence
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across different subjects
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Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
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Manage behaviour in line with school policies and SEN strategies
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Support students with learning activities when required
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Provide feedback to teachers following lessons
Requirements:
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Experience working with young people or within an educational setting is desirable
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Confidence in managing classroom behaviour independently
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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Adaptable, proactive, and professional approach
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A genuine interest in education and supporting students with SEN
This role offers a rewarding opportunity to develop classroom experience and make a meaningful difference in students’ learning.
To work with GSL Education, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK
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Provide an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from the last two years
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Hold a DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply through GSL Education
For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com, or apply via the application link.