Job description

Looking for a Cover Supervisor in Wakefield!

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately

Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and keep learning on track? A forward-thinking secondary school in Wakefield is looking for a dependable Cover Supervisor to step in and support lessons across the curriculum.

About the School:
This school has a strong reputation for maintaining high expectations and a supportive culture. Staff are committed to creating a consistent and respectful environment where students feel secure and ready to learn. The leadership team promotes a trauma informed approach, ensuring that behaviour is managed with understanding and clear structure.

About the Role:
In this role, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-set work and ensuring students remain engaged. You will play a key role in maintaining continuity in learning, managing behaviour effectively and supporting students to stay focused throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise whole classes using pre-prepared lesson materials

  • Maintain classroom discipline in line with school policies

  • Encourage students to stay on task and complete assigned work

  • Provide support and guidance where needed during lessons

  • Record and report on student behaviour and progress

  • Contribute to a positive and orderly learning environment

Requirements:

  • Experience working with young people is advantageous

  • Strong communication and classroom management skills

  • Confidence to lead a class independently

  • A calm, adaptable and organised approach

  • Commitment to supporting students in their education

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school setting in Wakefield.

To apply for this Cover Supervisor role, 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 willing to apply for one through GSL Education

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