Job description
Confident in the Classroom? Become a Primary Cover Supervisor This September!
Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS)
Location: Danbury
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 passionate about education and ready to take on a leading role in the classroom? GSL Education are inviting applications for a Primary Cover Supervisor to support a welcoming and well-managed primary school in Danbury starting September 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers, graduates, and experienced school support staff who are looking to take the next step in their educational careers.
As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you’ll step in during teacher absences to deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain classroom order, and ensure learning continues effectively across Key Stages 1 and 2.
Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver and oversee pre-set work in the absence of the class teacher.
- Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment.
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
- Encourage pupil participation and engagement during lessons.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons where necessary.
Job Requirements:
- Prior experience working within a primary school setting is highly desirable.
- Confident classroom presence with effective behaviour management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- A teaching-related qualification, degree, or relevant classroom experience.
- A genuine passion for supporting children’s educational 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 daily pay reflective of experience.
- Dedicated consultants providing ongoing support and opportunities.
- Access to future teacher training routes and career development.
- A network of inclusive and friendly primary schools across Essex.
If you are enthusiastic, adaptable, and committed to making a positive impact in the classroom, apply now to become a Primary Cover Supervisor (CS) in Danbury for the new academic year.
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.