Job description

Cover Supervisor – Sheffield

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Day-to-day / Long-term
Start Date: Immediate

A secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to support classroom learning and supervise lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

About the School:
This is a well-established secondary school in Sheffield with a strong focus on high standards, positive behaviour and consistent learning routines. The school provides a structured environment where staff work together to ensure students remain engaged, supported and focused on their learning across all subjects.

About the Cover Supervisor Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring students complete pre-set work and remain on task. You will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning and supporting behaviour management across a range of subjects.

Cover Supervisor Responsibilities:

  • Supervise secondary school classes (KS3 and KS4) during teacher absence
  • Deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain on task
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • Support students to stay engaged in their learning
  • Report behaviour or safeguarding concerns to relevant staff
  • Work across different subjects and year groups as required

Requirements for Cover Supervisor in Sheffield:

  • Experience working with young people in a school or education setting
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills
  • Confident, calm and professional approach
  • Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments
  • Reliable and consistent approach to work

This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to gain experience in a Cover Supervisor role in a secondary school in Sheffield.

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 willing to apply for one through GSL Education

For more information or to apply, please contact Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com at GSL Education as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, please apply via the application link.