Job description

 

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: Immediately

Are you confident leading a classroom and looking for a rewarding opportunity in education? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to support students and maintain a positive learning environment.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, deliver prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain focused and engaged with their work. You will work closely with teaching staff and help maintain a calm, well-structured classroom throughout the school day.

About the School:

This inclusive secondary school provides a supportive and well-organised environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work together to maintain high standards of behaviour, learning and pastoral support.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.

  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson activities and instructions.

  • Maintain positive behaviour and classroom expectations.

  • Support students with their learning and encourage participation.

  • Manage classroom routines and ensure a safe learning environment.

  • Provide relevant feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.

Requirements:

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

  • Confident classroom management and communication skills.

  • Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively.

  • A calm, organised and adaptable approach.

  • Ability to build positive relationships with students.

  • Experience in a school or education setting is advantageous.

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 are ready to take on a classroom-based role and support students in their learning, we would 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 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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.