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
Do you have what it takes to keep a classroom running smoothly and students engaged in their learning? A supportive secondary school in the Worksop area is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join their team, with an immediate start available.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take charge of classes across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher, delivering pre-set work and making sure students remain focused and on task. You will manage behaviour in line with school policy, support pupils who need a little extra guidance, and help maintain continuity of learning throughout the school day. It is a varied and genuinely rewarding role where no two days look the same, and where you can see the difference you make to students first hand.
About the School:
This welcoming secondary school is committed to high expectations, positive behaviour and the wellbeing of every student. Staff work collaboratively in a supportive environment where cover supervisors are valued as an essential part of the wider team, helping to keep learning on track even when teaching staff are away.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise classes across a range of subjects, delivering pre-set work in the teacher's absence.
- Manage student behaviour in line with the school's policies and procedures.
- Keep students engaged, focused and on task throughout lessons.
- Support individual pupils or small groups where additional help is needed.
- Take registers, report on completed work and record any behavioural concerns.
- Liaise with teaching and pastoral staff to ensure continuity of learning.
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant or in a similar education role is desirable.
- Confidence in managing a classroom and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A calm, adaptable and resilient approach.
- The ability to build rapport with students quickly.
- A genuine commitment to supporting young people's learning and development.
To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:
- Have the right to work in the UK.
- Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
- 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 step into a classroom and help students stay on track with their learning, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this Cover Supervisor role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV today.
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.