Job description
Looking for a Cover Supervisor in Doncaster!
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you confident leading a classroom and keen to support students in their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team from September.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of their usual teacher, ensuring students remain focused and continue with the work provided. You will manage classroom behaviour, provide support where needed and help maintain a positive learning environment throughout the school day.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is committed to providing a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high expectations, positive behaviour and strong relationships with pupils, creating a professional and welcoming place to work.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes and ensure students complete the work set by teaching staff.
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
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Provide clear instructions and support students with their learning where appropriate.
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Maintain a calm, safe and focused classroom environment.
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Monitor student engagement and address minor issues appropriately.
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Communicate relevant feedback to teaching staff.
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Support the wider school community where required.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Strong classroom management and communication skills.
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A calm, confident and organised approach.
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Ability to establish positive relationships with students.
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Ability to follow lesson plans and provide appropriate support.
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A genuine commitment to supporting pupils and maintaining high expectations.
To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
If you're ready to make a positive difference in the classroom and are interested in this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this Cover Supervisor role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV today.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.