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: Immediate Start
Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and keep students motivated throughout the school day? A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor who can step in when teachers are absent and ensure learning continues without disruption.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll play an important part in keeping the school day running smoothly by supervising classes across different subjects. You'll deliver pre-planned lesson activities, explain tasks clearly, manage classroom behaviour and encourage students to stay engaged with their work. You'll have the opportunity to work with different year groups, build your classroom experience and develop valuable skills within an educational setting.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing a structured and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to take an active role in their education. Staff work collaboratively to maintain positive relationships, uphold clear behaviour expectations and ensure pupils receive consistent support throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a variety of subjects during teacher absences.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain tasks to students.
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Maintain classroom discipline and manage challenging behaviour effectively.
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Encourage students to participate in lessons and complete assigned work.
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Provide support and guidance while promoting independent learning.
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Follow school policies and report any incidents or concerns 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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Confident communication and classroom management skills.
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Ability to lead a class and give clear instructions.
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A patient, approachable and adaptable attitude.
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Confidence in managing challenging situations calmly.
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Ability to work independently and use your initiative.
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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 confident working with young people and would enjoy taking on a varied role within a school, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered for this opportunity.
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.