Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediately
Would you enjoy taking the lead in a classroom and helping students stay on track with their learning? A supportive secondary school in Doncaster is seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join their team.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step in when teachers are absent, ensuring lessons continue as planned and students remain engaged with their work. You will oversee classes across a variety of subjects, explain lesson activities, manage classroom behaviour and provide assistance where needed. This role offers a great opportunity to develop your classroom management skills and gain hands-on experience in a secondary school setting.
About the School:
This secondary school aims to provide a positive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to work towards their full potential. The staff team values collaboration, mutual respect and consistent expectations, ensuring pupils receive the support and guidance they need throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across different subjects and year groups during teacher absences.
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Ensure students understand and complete the work provided by teaching staff.
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Maintain classroom discipline and address behavioural issues appropriately.
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Keep students engaged and encourage independent learning.
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Provide guidance and support with classroom activities where necessary.
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Communicate any concerns or incidents to the appropriate members of staff.
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Follow school policies and maintain a safe learning environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confidence in supervising and managing groups of students.
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Good communication and interpersonal skills.
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A proactive and adaptable approach to different classroom situations.
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Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging behaviour.
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A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's learning.
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 looking for a role where you can put your communication and classroom management skills into practice while gaining valuable experience in education, 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. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.