Job description
Cover Supervisor
Location: Derby
Salary: £105 – £120 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-Day / Long-Term; Full-Time / Part-Time
Do you enjoy working with young people and want to gain valuable experience supporting learning in schools?
If you answered yes, then GSL Education wants to hear from you!
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and dependable Cover Supervisors (CS) to work in a variety of schools across Derby.
This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with youth work or coaching experience who are looking to gain valuable classroom exposure and make a positive impact on students’ learning journeys.
Cover Supervisor (CS) Responsibilities:
- Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring continuity in learning
- Deliver pre-set lesson plans and keep students focused on tasks
- Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a productive environment
- Support students in understanding instructions and completing work
- Record attendance and report any concerns to senior staff
- Provide feedback on classroom activity and student participation
- Uphold school policies and promote a safe, respectful classroom
- Be flexible across different year groups and subject areas
- Help maintain a calm and inclusive learning environment
- Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures
What we need:
- Experience working with children and young people in education or a leadership role, or school support roles is desirable
- A degree or Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Confidence in managing classroom behaviour effectively
- Adaptability to work across different subjects and school settings
- A current, updated CV and Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
Why Join GSL Education?
- Competitive daily rates of pay
- Flexible placements to fit around your lifestyle
- Ideal experience for aspiring teachers and education professionals
- Personalised support from dedicated recruitment consultants
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff 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.