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
Do you have the confidence to take charge of a classroom and keep students engaged in their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a proactive and reliable Cover Supervisor to support its teaching team.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will help ensure students' learning continues when their usual teachers are unavailable. You will supervise classes across different subjects, deliver pre-prepared lesson activities and encourage students to stay focused on their work. You'll need to be comfortable managing a classroom independently, responding to different situations and maintaining a positive learning environment throughout the day.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school is dedicated to helping students develop academically and personally. With an emphasis on mutual respect, consistent behaviour management and effective teamwork, the school provides a supportive environment where staff are encouraged to contribute to students' progress and development.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects during teachers' absences.
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Distribute and explain lesson plans and pre-prepared learning materials.
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Maintain classroom discipline and ensure students follow school expectations.
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Encourage students to complete assigned work and participate in lessons.
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Provide appropriate guidance to students during classroom activities.
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Respond calmly to challenging behaviour and report incidents to relevant staff.
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Maintain a safe, organised and productive classroom environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Good classroom management and communication skills.
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Confidence supervising groups of students independently.
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A patient, approachable and adaptable attitude.
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Ability to use initiative and manage unexpected situations.
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Strong organisational skills and a professional approach.
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Previous experience in a school or education 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.
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 looking for an opportunity to build your experience in education while making a valuable contribution to students' school days, we'd 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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.