Job description

Looking for a Cover Supervisor in Sheffield!

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: Immediate start

Are you confident managing a classroom and enjoy helping students stay focused on their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a reliable Cover Supervisor to join its team.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of their usual teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and follow the work provided. You will maintain a calm and well-managed classroom, support students with their learning and liaise with teaching staff when needed.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is looking to build further experience within a school environment.

About the School:

This inclusive secondary school provides a supportive learning environment with high expectations for both students and staff. The school places importance on positive behaviour, respectful relationships and helping pupils make steady progress in their education.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.

  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain on task.

  • Manage classroom behaviour calmly and consistently.

  • Support students with their work where appropriate.

  • Maintain a safe, orderly and positive learning environment.

  • Report any relevant issues or concerns to teaching staff.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.

  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.

  • A confident, calm and approachable manner.

  • Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively.

  • Good organisational skills and reliability.

  • A genuine interest in supporting students within an educational setting.

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 two years.

  • 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 support students in the classroom and take the next step in your education career, 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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.