Job description
Job title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Long-Term/Day-to-day, Full-Time/Part-Time
Are you confident taking the lead in a classroom and keeping pupils motivated when their usual teacher is away?
GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are looking for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor (CS) to work in an amazing school in Sheffield. This opportunity would suit someone who can take responsibility for a class, oversee pre-planned lessons and ensure pupils remain focused on their learning.
You will help maintain continuity throughout the school day by creating a structured classroom environment, managing behaviour and encouraging pupils to complete their assigned work.
Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:
- Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
- Distribute and explain pre-prepared lesson materials.
- Ensure pupils understand and complete assigned tasks.
- Maintain classroom routines and promote positive behaviour.
- Manage classroom situations confidently and professionally.
- Follow school policies and report any concerns to relevant staff.
- Ensure pupils have a safe and productive learning environment.
Requirements for the Cover Supervisor role:
- Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
- Confident communication and classroom management skills.
- Ability to supervise groups and maintain professional boundaries.
- A flexible, organised and responsible approach.
- Ability to follow lesson plans and school procedures.
- Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate on the Update Service, or willingness to apply.
If you are approachable, dependable and enjoy helping young people stay on track with their education, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Benefits of working with GSL Education:
- Opportunities to work in schools across Sheffield.
- Competitive weekly pay.
- Guidance and support from a dedicated education consultant.
- Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.
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.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in the Cover Supervisor role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.