Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS)
Location: Wivenhoe
Salary Range: £90 - £140 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Time: September 2025
Contract: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a confident communicator with a passion for nurturing young learners? Do you have the resilience and adaptability to manage a primary classroom in the absence of the regular teacher?
GSL Education are delighted to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Cover Supervisor (CS) to support a welcoming and well-established primary school in Wivenhoe, beginning in September 2025. This is an excellent route into education for aspiring teachers, graduates, and experienced support staff seeking to advance their careers within a school setting.
About the Role:
As a Primary Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set lessons across different year groups in the teacher’s absence. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring classroom routines are maintained, learning continues effectively, and students are supported in a calm and safe environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and supervise classes during short-term teacher absences.
- Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and ensure pupils remain on task.
- Support pupils with their learning and respond to questions when needed.
- Promote positive behaviour and uphold the school’s values and expectations.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil engagement and outcomes.
- Establish a nurturing and respectful rapport with pupils and colleagues.
Job Requirements:
- A minimum of a Level 3 qualification or a degree (education or childcare-related qualifications are advantageous).
- Previous experience working with children in a primary school setting is highly desirable.
- Confidence in managing classroom routines and promoting good behaviour.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
- A proactive and professional approach with a genuine passion for supporting children.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Benefits of Joining GSL Education:
- Competitive daily pay rates in line with experience.
- Access to flexible working opportunities across trusted local schools.
- Support and guidance from experienced consultants who understand your goals.
- Opportunities for long-term progression and potential teacher training pathways.
If you’re ready to step into a key classroom role and contribute to young pupils’ development, we would love to hear from you.
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 (CS)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.