Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS) – Primary School
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term
Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting children’s learning in a primary setting?
GSL Education are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming Primary school in Eastbourne this September. This full-time, long-term position is ideal for individuals looking to build experience in education, especially those considering a future career in teaching.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you’ll step in during teacher absences to supervise pre-planned lessons, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged. You’ll play a key role in maintaining a calm and positive learning environment across different year groups.
Responsibilities as a CS:
- Deliver pre-set lessons and ensure learning continues in the teacher’s absence.
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
- Encourage participation and support pupils in their learning.
- Collaborate with staff to ensure clear handover and pupil progress updates.
- Support the smooth running of the school day across various classes.
Requirements for Cover Supervisor:
- Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting.
- Confident classroom presence and effective behaviour management skills.
- Adaptable, calm, and enthusiastic approach.
- A current CV covering the last 10 years with explanations for any gaps.
- An Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
What GSL Education Offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Guidance from a dedicated education consultant.
- Roles in schools that value support staff and professional growth.
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.
To apply for the Cover Supervisor role, click ‘apply now’ and submit your updated CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss the next steps.