Job description

 

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Worksop

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 able to keep pupils focused and engaged? A welcoming secondary school in Worksop is looking for a reliable Cover Supervisor to support pupils and maintain a positive learning environment.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes when their regular teacher is unavailable, ensuring pupils have clear instructions and remain focused on their work. You will manage classroom behaviour, provide guidance where needed and help maintain a calm and purposeful environment throughout the school day.

About the School:

This inclusive secondary school provides a supportive and well-structured environment where pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. Staff work together to maintain high expectations, positive behaviour and a safe atmosphere across the school.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.

  • Deliver prepared lesson materials and ensure pupils understand the work set.

  • Maintain positive classroom behaviour and encourage pupils to stay on task.

  • Provide appropriate support and guidance during lessons.

  • Help maintain a safe, orderly and purposeful learning environment.

  • Record and report relevant behaviour, attendance or safeguarding concerns.

  • Follow school policies and procedures consistently.

Requirements:

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

  • Confident communication and classroom management skills.

  • A calm, consistent and professional approach.

  • Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively.

  • Strong organisation and reliability.

  • Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

  • Previous school or education experience 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're ready to take on a rewarding classroom-based role and support pupils in their learning, 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. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.