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 leading a classroom and helping students stay focused on their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Worksop is looking for a reliable Cover Supervisor to support pupils and ensure lessons run smoothly in the absence of their usual teachers.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes, delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and keeping students engaged throughout the school day. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, can manage a classroom confidently and wants to gain valuable experience in education.

About the School:

The school is committed to providing a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work together to maintain high expectations, promote positive behaviour and ensure pupils receive consistent support throughout the school day.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes and ensure students complete the work set by their teachers.

  • Maintain positive behaviour and manage classroom expectations.

  • Provide clear instructions and support students with their learning tasks.

  • Respond calmly to classroom challenges and follow the school's behaviour policies.

  • Ensure a safe and orderly learning environment.

  • Report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate members of staff.

Requirements:

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

  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.

  • Confidence in leading a class and maintaining discipline.

  • A flexible, proactive and reliable approach to work.

  • Ability to follow lesson plans and work independently when required.

  • A genuine interest in education and supporting students' progress.

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 help students get the most out of their lessons, submit your 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. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.