Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Sheffield
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 on track with their learning? A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a proactive Cover Supervisor to step in when teachers are absent and help lessons run smoothly.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll oversee classes across different subjects, guide students through pre-prepared lesson activities and maintain a focused learning environment. You'll encourage pupils to follow instructions, manage classroom behaviour and make sure students use their lesson time productively. This role offers a chance to build valuable school experience while making a positive contribution to students' day-to-day learning.
About the School:
The school aims to create a positive and structured environment where pupils feel supported and are encouraged to take responsibility for their learning. Staff work together to maintain consistent expectations, promote respectful behaviour and help students make steady progress.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects during teachers' absences.
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Explain lesson instructions and guide students through the work provided.
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Maintain classroom discipline and ensure pupils follow school policies.
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Encourage students to remain focused and complete assigned tasks.
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Respond appropriately to classroom issues and seek support when necessary.
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Provide feedback to teaching staff about lesson progress 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 class independently.
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Reliability and a professional attitude.
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Previous experience in a school or education setting is advantageous.
If you're ready to take on a varied role in education and help students get the most out of their school day, submit your CV today.
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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.