Job description
Cover Supervisor (CS) – Totton, Hampshire
Are you ready to step into the classroom and make a real impact?
GSL Education are seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Totton, starting this September 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting students' learning across various subjects and is eager to gain valuable classroom experience. Interviews are taking place over the next couple of weeks, and a school tour is available beforehand to help you get a feel for the school's vibrant atmosphere.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise classes during the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment.
- Deliver pre-set lessons and instructions to students, keeping them on task and engaged.
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies and expectations.
- Provide feedback to teachers and senior staff on student progress and classroom occurrences.
- Support students with their learning, answering questions and encouraging participation.
- Adapt quickly to a variety of subjects and classroom environments.
Requirements:
- Previous experience working with young people, ideally in a secondary school setting.
- Confident, resilient, and calm under pressure with excellent classroom management skills.
- A proactive and flexible approach to supporting learners of varying needs and abilities.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A genuine passion for education and helping students succeed.
- A degree or equivalent is desirable; this role is also ideal for aspiring teachers or recent graduates.
- Have an updated CV and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
If you are an enthusiastic and compassionate ‘Cover Supervisor’ ready to inspire and support students in their learning journey, we encourage you to apply and join our client school inTotton.
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, 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.
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