Job description

Looking for a Cover Supervisor in Doncaster!

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

Are you confident leading a classroom and supporting young people in their learning? A range of secondary schools in Doncaster are seeking a reliable and proactive Cover Supervisor to step into lessons and ensure continuity of learning across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

About the School:
The schools are supportive and well-structured environments that prioritise consistency, clear expectations and positive behaviour for learning. Staff work collaboratively to maintain a calm and focused atmosphere where students can remain engaged and productive, even in the absence of their regular teacher.

About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task with pre-set work. You will play a key role in maintaining behaviour standards, supporting learning and creating a structured classroom environment across a variety of subjects.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure learning continues

  • Support students in completing pre-set work

  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

  • Maintain a calm, structured and productive learning environment

  • Provide clear instructions and keep students engaged in tasks

  • Report any concerns to relevant teaching staff

  • Follow safeguarding and school procedures at all times

Requirements:

  • Experience working with young people is desirable

  • Strong classroom management and communication skills

  • Confident, calm and professional approach

  • Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom settings

  • Reliable, flexible and committed attitude

  • Genuine interest in supporting education and student progress

This is a great opportunity for a Cover Supervisor in Doncaster to gain valuable school-based experience while making a real impact on student learning and behaviour.

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 an Enhanced 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.