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: Immediately
Do you enjoy taking the lead, keeping young people engaged and making sure learning continues even when their regular teacher is away? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join their team.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes across different subjects and year groups during teacher absences. You will deliver pre-set lesson materials, keep students focused on their work and manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's expectations. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to build your experience in education, develop your classroom management skills and make a difference to students' everyday learning.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school places great importance on creating a positive and respectful learning environment. With a supportive staff team and clear expectations around behaviour and achievement, the school aims to ensure that students feel encouraged to participate, learn and make progress.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects and year groups.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain tasks clearly to students.
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Maintain a positive classroom environment and manage behaviour effectively.
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Encourage students to remain engaged and complete their assigned work.
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Take accurate class registers and report any concerns to the appropriate staff.
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Follow school policies and ensure students' safety throughout the school day.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confidence in leading a classroom and managing groups of students.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A flexible approach and the ability to adapt to different subjects and year groups.
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Ability to remain calm and use initiative when dealing with challenging situations.
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A genuine interest in education and helping young people succeed.
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 new challenge in education and enjoy working with young people, we'd be pleased 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.