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
Are you someone who can take charge of a classroom, keep students motivated and ensure learning stays on track? A secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a confident and approachable Cover Supervisor to support its teaching team and provide consistent classroom supervision.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important part in keeping lessons running smoothly when teaching staff are absent. You will supervise classes across different subjects, explain pre-prepared tasks and ensure students remain engaged with their learning. No two days will necessarily be the same, giving you the chance to work with different year groups, develop your classroom management skills and gain valuable experience in education.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to take pride in their education. With an emphasis on mutual respect, positive behaviour and academic progress, the staff team works collaboratively to ensure pupils receive the support and guidance they need.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects and year groups.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson activities and explain instructions clearly.
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Maintain classroom discipline and manage any disruption appropriately.
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Encourage students to participate and complete the work provided.
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Adapt your approach to suit different classroom environments and student needs.
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Liaise with teaching staff regarding lesson progress and any concerns.
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Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confidence in supervising a classroom and managing student behaviour.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work independently and use your initiative.
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A flexible and organised approach to changing daily requirements.
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Patience, resilience and a positive attitude.
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Previous experience in a school or educational setting 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 put your communication and classroom management skills to use while gaining valuable experience in education, 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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.