Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Would you enjoy taking the lead in a classroom and helping students stay on track with their learning? A supportive secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a confident and dependable Cover Supervisor to join its team.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step in for absent teaching staff, supervising classes and ensuring students continue with the work set for them. From explaining lesson activities and maintaining classroom discipline to encouraging participation, you will help keep the school day running smoothly. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your classroom experience and make a positive contribution to students' education.
About the School:
This secondary school is focused on providing students with a structured and encouraging environment in which they can achieve their best. The staff team values mutual respect, consistency and effective communication, working together to maintain positive behaviour and high standards across the school.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise whole classes during the absence of teaching staff.
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Distribute and explain pre-prepared lesson materials.
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Maintain appropriate classroom behaviour and ensure school policies are followed.
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Encourage students to complete assigned work and participate in lessons.
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Provide basic guidance and support with classroom activities where appropriate.
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Manage any classroom disruptions calmly and report concerns to the relevant staff.
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Ensure students remain safe and classrooms are left tidy and organised.
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confidence managing groups and maintaining classroom discipline.
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Clear communication and good interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and use initiative.
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A flexible and adaptable approach to different subjects and year groups.
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Patience, reliability and a positive attitude.
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Previous school-based experience or a background in education 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 are ready to put your communication and classroom management skills to good use, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.
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. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.