Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Do you enjoy working with young people and feel confident taking charge of a classroom? A secondary school in Doncaster is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support pupils during teacher absences and help keep lessons running smoothly.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll oversee lessons using work prepared by the regular teacher, helping pupils understand their tasks and stay engaged throughout the school day. You'll work across different subjects and year groups, managing classroom behaviour and encouraging students to take responsibility for their learning. It's a rewarding opportunity to develop your skills in education while gaining valuable experience in a school setting.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work together to maintain consistent expectations, support pupils' individual needs and ensure classrooms remain safe, respectful and focused on learning.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes during the absence of the regular teacher.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson activities and explain tasks clearly.
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
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Encourage pupils to remain focused and complete their assigned work.
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Maintain a safe, organised and productive learning environment.
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Report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate members of staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Strong communication and classroom management skills.
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A confident, calm and adaptable approach.
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Ability to follow lesson plans and work independently.
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Confidence managing groups of pupils and maintaining clear boundaries.
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A genuine interest in supporting young people's education.
If you're ready to put your skills to use in a school environment and help pupils make the most of their lessons, we'd welcome your application.
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.
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).
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. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.