Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Worksop
Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Are you confident leading a classroom and keeping students engaged in their learning? A secondary school in Worksop is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support its teaching team and ensure lessons run smoothly.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes during teachers' absences, ensuring students remain focused and complete the work provided. You will have the opportunity to work across different subjects and year groups, developing your classroom management skills while gaining valuable experience in a school environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and can confidently take the lead in a classroom.
About the School:
The school provides an inclusive and supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their education and reach their potential. Staff work together to maintain high expectations, promote positive behaviour and ensure that lessons remain productive and engaging.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects during teachers' absences.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students understand the tasks set.
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Maintain good classroom behaviour and manage any disruption appropriately.
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Encourage students to remain focused and engaged throughout lessons.
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Support a positive and structured learning environment.
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Report any concerns or significant incidents to the appropriate member of staff.
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Ensure students follow school policies and classroom expectations.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Strong classroom management and communication skills.
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Confidence in leading a classroom and maintaining student engagement.
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A calm, adaptable and proactive approach.
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Ability to manage challenging behaviour professionally.
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A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's development.
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Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant 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 ready to take on a rewarding classroom-based role and help students get the most out of their learning, we would 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. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.