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 welcoming secondary school in Worksop is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support pupils and maintain a positive learning environment.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes during teachers' absences, ensuring students remain engaged and complete the work set for them. You will help maintain classroom routines, manage behaviour calmly and provide support where needed, giving pupils the opportunity to continue learning in a structured environment.

About the School:

This inclusive secondary school values positive relationships, high expectations and a supportive approach to learning. Staff work together to maintain a safe, well-organised environment where pupils are encouraged to participate, develop their independence and achieve their best.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes and deliver pre-planned work in the absence of the regular teacher.

  • Maintain positive behaviour and ensure pupils follow classroom expectations.

  • Support students in understanding and completing assigned tasks.

  • Adapt your approach to meet the needs of different classes and age groups.

  • Manage classroom routines and respond calmly to any behavioural challenges.

  • Report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate member of staff.

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.

  • Strong communication and classroom management skills.

  • A confident, patient and adaptable approach.

  • Ability to follow lesson plans and work independently when required.

  • Good organisational skills and a professional attitude.

  • A genuine interest in supporting students' learning and development.

To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:

  • Have the right to work in the UK.

  • Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.

  • 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 are ready to take on a rewarding school-based role and help pupils make the most of their learning, submit your CV today.

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.