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
Do you enjoy working with young people and feel confident taking charge of a classroom? A welcoming school in Doncaster is looking for a capable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to help maintain a positive learning environment and ensure students stay on track when their regular teachers are absent.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing lessons across different subjects, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students remain engaged throughout the school day. You'll need to adapt to different classroom settings, manage behaviour effectively and provide guidance to students when required. This role offers a great opportunity to build valuable experience in education while making a meaningful contribution to students' learning.
About the School:
The school places importance on creating a respectful and inclusive environment where students feel supported and are encouraged to take an active role in their education. Teaching and support staff work together to maintain clear expectations, good behaviour and a consistent approach to learning.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a variety of subjects during teacher absences.
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Distribute lesson materials and explain activities to students.
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Maintain classroom discipline and address behavioural issues appropriately.
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Encourage students to complete assigned work and remain focused.
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Provide assistance with learning activities where appropriate.
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Follow school policies and maintain a safe classroom environment.
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Report any concerns, incidents or disruptions to the relevant staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Confidence in leading and supervising a classroom independently.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations.
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A patient, approachable and professional attitude.
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Ability to manage challenging behaviour calmly and consistently.
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A genuine interest in supporting young people's education.
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're looking for an opportunity to put your communication and classroom management skills to good use, 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. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.