Job description
Position: Cover Supervisor – Secondary
Location: Maldon
Salary Scale: £92.59–£120 per day
Contract Type: Flexible / Ongoing Opportunities
GSL are seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support students in a secondary school setting. This role involves supervising pre-planned lessons and helping students remain engaged, focused, and motivated in the absence of the class teacher.
You will work alongside experienced teachers and support staff to help students access the curriculum, maintain positive behaviour, and achieve their full academic and personal potential.
If you are a Drama graduate, Performing Arts graduate, creative professional, or an individual considering a future career in teaching, education, or youth development, we would love to hear from you.
You will have opportunities for professional development and will support students in a range of settings, including:
- Supervising pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects
- Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining student engagement
- Creating a calm, positive, and structured learning environment
- Supporting students’ confidence, participation, and progress
- Gaining valuable classroom experience ahead of teacher training or PGCE routes
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in supporting students’ learning, engagement, and personal development. You will work closely with school staff to deliver a positive and supportive learning environment that enables students to succeed.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
- Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain on task
- Support students across a range of subjects and abilities
- Create a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
- Encourage student engagement and participation in learning
- Work collaboratively with teaching staff and school leaders
- Maintain high standards of behaviour and professionalism
- Support the overall wellbeing and progress of students
Qualifications and Skills:
- Degree in Drama, Performing Arts, or a related subject (desirable)
- Strong communication and classroom presence
- Confidence leading and engaging groups of young people
- Interest in education, teaching, or youth development
- Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
- A proactive, adaptable, and professional approach
- Previous experience working with young people is beneficial but not essential
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily pay rates
- Flexible work opportunities to suit your schedule
- A supportive and collaborative school environment
- Valuable classroom experience for those considering teaching careers
- Ongoing support from an experienced education consultant
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a secondary school environment, making a meaningful impact on students while developing your own skills and career prospects.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS.
If you are interested in this role, please apply now by submitting your application. A member of the team will be in touch regarding the next steps.