Job description
Looking to Step into Teaching? Start Your Journey as a Cover Supervisor!
GSL Education are seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Chichester, starting from September 2025. This is an ideal opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals eager to gain valuable classroom experience in a dynamic and supportive environment. The role offers a daily rate of £100 to £130, depending on experience.
Responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor (CS):
- Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
- Maintain a focused and productive classroom environment.
- Supervise students across a range of subjects and key stages.
- Provide cover for teacher absences, PPA time, and ECT release periods.
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Report back to teaching staff on student progress and engagement.
Requirements of the Cover Supervisor (CS):
- Excellent classroom management and communication skills
- Confidence to lead whole-class sessions across various subjects
- A flexible, professional, and proactive attitude
- Previous experience in a school setting or working with young people is desirable.
- An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.
Benefits:
- Competitive daily pay based on experience.
- Full-time, term-time only role (Monday to Friday).
- Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a secondary school.
- Ideal for those exploring a career in teaching.
If you are an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor ready to support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client schools in Chichester!
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.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Cover Supervisor’ role, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
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