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: Immediately

Are you confident leading a classroom and keen to support pupils in their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Worksop is looking for a dependable Cover Supervisor to join its team and provide effective classroom supervision.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes when teachers are unavailable, ensuring pupils understand and complete the work provided. You will follow lesson plans, manage classroom behaviour and provide support throughout the school day.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy working with young people, can establish clear expectations and are comfortable taking responsibility for a classroom while maintaining a positive learning environment.

About the School:

This inclusive secondary school is committed to providing a structured and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their potential. Staff work together to maintain high expectations, positive behaviour and consistent support across the school.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.

  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson activities and ensure pupils remain focused.

  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations.

  • Support pupils with their learning and encourage participation.

  • Maintain a calm, safe and orderly classroom environment.

  • Report relevant behaviour or learning concerns to teaching staff.

  • Follow school policies and procedures consistently.

Requirements:

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

  • Confident classroom management and communication skills.

  • A calm, consistent and professional approach.

  • Ability to follow lesson plans and work independently.

  • Strong organisational skills and reliability.

  • A genuine interest in supporting pupils within education.

  • Previous experience in a school or Cover Supervisor role 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 pupils with their learning, submit your CV today.

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.