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 looking for an opportunity to put your communication and leadership skills to use in a school setting? A secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a capable Cover Supervisor to keep students engaged and ensure learning continues when teachers are absent.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll lead classes using lesson materials prepared by teaching staff, helping students understand their tasks and stay focused throughout the lesson. You'll manage classroom behaviour, answer general questions and ensure pupils have a productive learning experience. This role is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in education while developing your classroom management skills and making a positive contribution to students' school days.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to work hard and take responsibility for their learning. Staff share clear expectations around behaviour and work collaboratively to maintain a safe, respectful atmosphere in which pupils can make progress.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects using work set by teachers.
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Explain instructions clearly and help students stay on task.
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Maintain appropriate classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
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Encourage students to complete their work and participate positively.
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Take class registers and report any concerns to the relevant staff.
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Provide feedback to teachers about completed work, behaviour and any issues during lessons.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confidence in leading a classroom and managing behaviour.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A patient, adaptable and professional approach.
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Ability to follow lesson plans and work independently when needed.
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A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's development.
If you're ready to take the next step into a school-based role and help students get the most out of their lessons, 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.
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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.