Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Wakefield
Pay: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you maintain a positive learning environment and keep students engaged when teachers are absent?
GSL Education are seeking a Cover Supervisor (CS) to join thriving schools in Wakefield. We want a confident and adaptable individual who can supervise lessons, support student engagement, and ensure learning continues smoothly throughout the school day.
This role provides valuable classroom experience while helping students remain focused, productive, and motivated in the absence of their regular teacher.
Responsibilities of Cover Supervisor:
- Supervise classes using lesson materials provided by teaching staff
- Ensure students remain focused and complete assigned work during lessons
- Maintain positive behaviour in line with school policies and expectations
- Provide clear instructions and guidance where appropriate
- Monitor attendance and report any concerns to relevant staff members
- Support the smooth delivery of learning activities across different subjects
Requirements for Cover Supervisor:
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Confidence leading groups of students in a classroom setting
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to different classroom environments
- Professional, reliable, and proactive approach to work
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Rewarding weekly earnings that reflect your skills and contribution
- Build valuable classroom leadership and behaviour management experience
- Access to training and development opportunities
- Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants
- Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of educational settings
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Cover Supervisor’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.