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 reliable Cover Supervisor to support its teaching team and ensure lessons run smoothly.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teachers' planned or unexpected absences, helping students follow lesson plans and complete their work. You'll be responsible for maintaining classroom expectations, keeping pupils engaged and creating a positive atmosphere where learning can continue. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to gain further experience in education.
About the School:
The school aims to provide a supportive and well-organised learning environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their education. Staff work together to maintain clear expectations, promote positive behaviour and help pupils make the most of their time in the classroom.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of the regular teacher.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students understand the tasks set.
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Maintain good classroom behaviour and encourage students to stay on task.
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Support pupils with their work where appropriate, following the teacher's instructions.
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Manage classroom routines and respond calmly to any issues that arise.
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Report back to teaching staff on lesson progress, attendance and any concerns.
Requirements:
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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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Ability to follow lesson plans and manage a classroom independently.
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A positive attitude and a genuine interest in supporting students' learning.
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Previous experience in a school or similar setting 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.
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.