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: Immediate Start
Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom, manage different personalities and keep students on track with their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Sheffield is seeking a capable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to help maintain a positive learning environment.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step in to supervise lessons when teaching staff are absent, ensuring students have the guidance and structure they need to complete their work. From explaining lesson activities to managing classroom behaviour, you'll help keep the school day running smoothly. You'll also have the chance to gain hands-on experience across different subjects and build valuable skills within an educational setting.
About the School:
The school is dedicated to providing an inclusive and encouraging environment where students are supported to reach their potential. There is a strong focus on mutual respect, consistent behaviour expectations and teamwork, with staff working together to make learning a positive experience for everyone.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a variety of subjects and year groups.
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Deliver pre-planned lesson activities and explain tasks to students.
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Maintain classroom discipline and encourage appropriate behaviour.
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Keep students focused and ensure they complete the work provided.
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Respond calmly to classroom challenges and follow school behaviour policies.
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Communicate any concerns or relevant feedback to teaching staff.
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 student behaviour.
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Strong communication and organisational skills.
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A flexible approach to working across different subjects and age groups.
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Ability to remain calm, approachable and professional under pressure.
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An interest in education and a commitment to 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're ready to take on a varied role where your confidence and communication skills can make a real difference to students' school experience, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your 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. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.