Job description
Job Title:Cover Supervisor
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Contract Type: Temporary, Supply, Part-Time, Full-Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary Scale: £102 – £120 per day (Depending on experience)
Are you confident in managing a classroom and keeping pupils engaged in their learning? Do you have the communication skills, adaptability and positive attitude needed to support a successful learning environment?
GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking a Cover Supervisor to work in a secondary school in Selby. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and reliable individual to support teaching and learning by supervising classes during teachers’ planned or unplanned absences. The successful candidate will help maintain a positive classroom atmosphere, ensure pupils remain on task and contribute to the smooth running of the school day.
Cover Supervisor Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise pupils across a range of subjects, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students remain focused and engaged throughout lessons. You will promote positive behaviour, provide appropriate guidance and help maintain a safe, orderly and inclusive learning environment.
Cover Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Supervise classes across a range of subjects, ensuring pupils complete the work set by teaching staff.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively and promote a positive attitude towards learning.
- Explain lesson tasks and provide appropriate support to help pupils remain engaged.
- Maintain a safe, respectful and well-organised classroom environment in line with school policies.
- Report any behavioural concerns, incidents or issues with lesson materials to the relevant staff.
- Support the wider school team with day-to-day activities and contribute to pupils’ academic progress.
Cover Supervisor Requirements:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational or similar setting is desirable.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to lead a classroom.
- Effective behaviour management skills and the ability to maintain discipline in a calm, professional manner.
- Flexibility to supervise different subjects and adapt to changing classroom needs.
- A reliable, proactive and patient approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils’ learning and development.
- An up-to-date CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps
- An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one.
To apply to work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor in Selby, or to find out more about this opportunity, please get in touch with us.
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.
For more information or to register your interest in ‘Cover Supervisor’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Selby.