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, Full-time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Are you confident managing a classroom and looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience in education? A welcoming secondary school in Doncaster is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to support pupils and ensure learning continues smoothly in the absence of their usual teacher.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes across a range of subjects, delivering pre-prepared lesson work and maintaining a positive learning environment. You’ll be responsible for managing classroom behaviour, keeping pupils focused and supporting them with their work where appropriate.
This is a rewarding opportunity to work across different year groups and subjects while building your classroom management skills and gaining valuable experience within a school setting.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is committed to creating a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work together to maintain high expectations, positive behaviour and a strong focus on learning, with pupils supported to develop both academically and personally.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes and follow pre-prepared lesson plans and materials.
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Maintain a calm and well-managed classroom environment.
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Support pupils to remain focused and engaged with their work.
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Manage behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
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Provide appropriate support to pupils during lessons.
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Ensure lessons run smoothly in the absence of the usual teacher.
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Share relevant feedback with teaching staff where appropriate.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Strong communication and classroom management skills.
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A calm, confident and adaptable approach.
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Ability to follow lesson plans and work independently.
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Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged pupils.
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A genuine interest in supporting young people and their education.
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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
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.