Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Doncaster
Pay: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term

Looking for a role that combines classroom leadership, student engagement, and day-to-day variety?

GSL Education are working with amazing schools in Doncaster to recruit a Cover Supervisor. We would like to hear from a confident and dependable individual who can supervise lessons, maintain a productive learning environment, and support students in staying focused on their work.

The Cover Supervisor position provides hands-on experience in education while helping ensure learning continues effectively during teacher absence.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes using lesson materials prepared by teaching staff
  • Ensure students remain engaged and complete assigned learning activities
  • Maintain positive behaviour in accordance with school policies
  • Provide clear instructions and support where appropriate during lessons
  • Monitor attendance and report concerns to relevant staff members
  • Contribute to a calm, organised, and purposeful classroom environment

Cover Supervisor Requirements:

  • Experience working with children or young people is desirable
  • Confidence managing groups of students in a classroom setting
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to adapt to different subjects and learning environments
  • Professional, reliable, and proactive approach to work
  • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join GSL Education:

  • Weekly pay that reflects the value you bring to the role
  • Strengthen classroom management and behaviour support skills
  • Benefit from tailored guidance throughout your placement journey
  • Access opportunities across a range of educational environments
  • Build valuable experience for future careers in education and training

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 updated CV or get in touch directly with Leanne Clark at Leanne.Clark@gsleducation.com for more information.