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 helping students stay focused on their learning? A secondary school in Worksop is looking for a dependable Cover Supervisor who can step in when teachers are absent and ensure lessons run smoothly.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes across different subjects, delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and keeping students engaged in their work. You will manage classroom behaviour, answer general questions and ensure pupils follow the school's expectations throughout the day. This role is ideal if you enjoy working with young people and want to build your experience in education while making a positive contribution to their learning.
About the School:
The school aims to provide a safe, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. Staff work together to maintain high standards of behaviour and ensure pupils receive consistent support, helping create a positive atmosphere in which they can make progress.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared lesson plans and materials.
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Maintain a well-managed classroom and encourage students to remain on task.
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Explain lesson instructions and support pupils with general queries.
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Manage behaviour in line with the school's policies and procedures.
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Ensure students complete the work set by their usual teacher.
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Report any concerns, incidents or unfinished work to the appropriate staff.
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Follow safeguarding procedures and help maintain a safe learning environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confident communication and classroom management skills.
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A calm, organised and adaptable approach.
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The ability to lead a class and maintain students' attention.
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Confidence following lesson plans and school procedures.
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A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's progress.
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Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant or in a similar role is advantageous.
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).
If you're ready to take on a rewarding classroom-based role and help students get the most out of their school day, submit your CV today.
To apply for this Cover Supervisor role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV.
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.