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: Immediately
Are you confident leading a classroom and keeping students engaged in the absence of their usual teacher? A welcoming secondary school in Worksop is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support their team.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes during teachers' absences, ensuring students remain focused and continue with their learning. You will deliver pre-planned work, manage classroom behaviour and provide support where needed. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a school environment while making a positive contribution to students' education.
About the School:
This supportive secondary school is committed to providing a positive learning environment where students are encouraged to develop academically and personally. Staff work together to maintain high standards of behaviour, promote student engagement and ensure lessons run smoothly.
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 remain on task.
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies.
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Support students with their learning and answer questions where appropriate.
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Maintain a safe, orderly and productive classroom environment.
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Report any concerns or incidents to the relevant teaching staff.
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 supervising groups of students independently.
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A flexible and adaptable approach to working across different subjects and year groups.
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The ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging behaviour.
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A genuine interest in supporting students' education and 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 are ready to take on a rewarding role in education and help keep students on track with their learning, we would 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. Tom Knight at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.