Job description
Cover Supervisor
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £93 - £110 per day
GSL Education are looking for Cover Supervisors to work at Client Secondary Schools located in York, starting in September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education support staff looking to take on a rewarding and varied role.
Cover Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Provide short term cover for absent teaching staff, allocating pre-prepared work.
- Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
- Keep students on task and manage the behaviour of students during lessons.
- Offer support to students with questions or clarification on tasks where appropriate.
- Record attendance and feedback for the returning teacher.
- The role does not involve planning, preparing, delivering lessons or assessing and reporting on the development progress.
Cover Supervisor Requirements:
- A degree or relevant qualifications would be beneficial.
- Experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
- Have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- A strong communicator with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
- A passion for education and supporting young people.
- Hold a Child only Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position of Cover Supervisor in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.