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 someone who can confidently lead a classroom, keep students engaged and adapt to different learning environments? A welcoming school in Sheffield is looking for a dependable Cover Supervisor to support its teaching team and ensure students continue learning during teacher absences.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll play an important part in maintaining continuity across the school day. You'll oversee classes in the absence of their regular teachers, deliver pre-prepared lesson activities and encourage students to stay focused on their work. You'll also be responsible for managing classroom behaviour and providing assistance where needed, making this a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people.
About the School:
This inclusive school values a positive approach to education and aims to provide a structured environment where students can develop both academically and personally. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards of behaviour, encourage participation and ensure pupils feel supported in their learning.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across different subjects during planned and unplanned teacher absences.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain tasks clearly to students.
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Maintain classroom discipline and ensure students follow school expectations.
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Encourage students to remain engaged and complete their assigned work.
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Provide guidance and general assistance with classroom activities.
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Adapt to different classes, age groups and learning environments.
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Report any behavioural concerns or incidents to the appropriate teaching staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confident communication and classroom management skills.
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Ability to supervise groups of students independently.
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A flexible and organised approach to work.
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Patience and confidence when managing challenging behaviour.
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Ability to build positive working relationships with students and staff.
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A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's development.
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 a role where you can put your communication skills to good use while gaining valuable experience in education, 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.