Job description
Support Learning Every Day – Primary Cover Supervisor (CS) Needed in Tiptree!
Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS)
Location: Tiptree
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 considering a career in education or seeking to broaden your experience in the primary sector?
GSL Education are recruiting a reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisor (CS) to work within a welcoming and well-regarded primary school in Tiptree, beginning in September 2025. This role presents a fantastic opportunity for individuals seeking to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive educational setting.
About the Role / Role Overview:
As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences. You will deliver pre-planned lessons across various subjects, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure a positive and respectful learning environment.
Job Responsibilities:
- Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher.
- Deliver lessons and maintain order in accordance with school policies.
- Ensure pupils remain engaged with their work and provide guidance where necessary.
- Manage behaviour in line with the school's expectations and procedures.
- Collect and return completed work to the appropriate teacher.
- Maintain a calm, inclusive, and productive classroom atmosphere.
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of a Level 3 qualification or a degree (education-related desirable).
- Previous experience working with children in a primary school setting is advantageous.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- A calm and confident demeanour with the ability to use initiative.
- A genuine passion for working with young learners and supporting their development.
- 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).
Join GSL Education Today!
- Competitive rates of pay reflective of your experience and commitment.
- Personalised support from dedicated education consultants.
- Opportunities to explore diverse primary settings and grow professionally.
- Clear pathways into teacher training for those pursuing a teaching career.
If you are ready to step confidently into the classroom and make a difference in young learners’ lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for 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.