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 students focused when their usual teacher is unavailable? A welcoming secondary school in Worksop is looking for a reliable Cover Supervisor to join its team.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged and continue with the work provided by their teachers. You will be responsible for maintaining a calm and orderly classroom, managing behaviour appropriately and supporting students throughout the school day.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to gain further experience within a secondary school setting.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is committed to creating a supportive and respectful learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work closely together to maintain high expectations, positive behaviour and a consistent approach to learning.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across different subjects in the absence of the regular teacher.
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Deliver pre-set work and ensure students understand the tasks provided.
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Maintain a calm, focused and well-managed classroom environment.
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's expectations and policies.
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Support students with their learning and encourage positive engagement.
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Take accurate registers and report any relevant issues to teaching staff.
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Provide appropriate feedback to teachers following lessons.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confident classroom and behaviour-management skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A calm, organised and adaptable approach.
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Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively.
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Confidence working across different year groups and subject areas.
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A genuine interest in supporting students within a secondary school environment.
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. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.