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: Immediate Start
Do you enjoy working with young people and feel confident keeping a classroom on track? A supportive secondary school in Doncaster is looking for a proactive Cover Supervisor to help maintain continuity in students' learning when their regular teachers are absent.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll be responsible for overseeing classes across different subjects, ensuring students have the guidance and structure they need to complete their lessons. You'll work from pre-set lesson plans, explain activities, manage classroom behaviour and encourage students to stay involved in their learning. This role offers a chance to develop your experience in education while taking on a varied and rewarding day-to-day position.
About the School:
The school aims to provide an inclusive and well-organised learning environment where pupils are encouraged to work towards their individual goals. Teachers and support staff share a commitment to maintaining high standards, promoting mutual respect and ensuring students feel supported throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of teaching staff.
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Distribute lesson materials and explain the activities students are expected to complete.
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Maintain classroom discipline and respond appropriately to challenging behaviour.
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Encourage students to remain focused and complete assigned work.
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Provide additional guidance where necessary while promoting independent learning.
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Follow school policies and communicate any concerns to the relevant staff.
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Ensure students remain safe and classroom routines are maintained.
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 managing groups and maintaining classroom discipline.
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A patient, approachable and adaptable attitude.
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Ability to remain calm and use initiative in challenging situations.
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Strong organisational skills and reliability.
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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 ready to take on a rewarding role in education and help students make the most of their school day, 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.