Job description
Cover Supervisor
Location: Dover
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start: September 2025
Contract Type: Flexible – Full-time, Part-time, Long-term, Short-term
Are you a proactive individual eager to support teaching and learning, inspiring the younger generation in their academic journey? GSL Education Kent are seeking enthusiastic and dependable Cover Supervisors to join a thriving secondary school in Dover.
This welcoming secondary school places high value on progress, respect, and inclusivity. With a strong sense of community and excellent support structures, students are empowered to succeed both academically and personally.
If you’ve previously worked in a UK secondary school setting – perhaps as a Teaching Assistant, HLTA, Unqualified Teacher, or in another support role – this Cover Supervisor position could be the perfect next step for you. It offers a great way to stay in education without full teaching responsibilities, while still making a meaningful impact in the classroom.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment
- Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and maintain consistent classroom discipline
- Support the academic and emotional needs of students
- Work across different subjects and year groups as needed
- Build strong professional relationships with students and staff
To succeed as a Cover Supervisor, you must:
- Have previous experience working in UK secondary classrooms
- Be confident in managing classroom behaviour
- Be adaptable, proactive, and enthusiastic
- Hold a valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one)
- Have the right to work in the UK – please note that we do not offer sponsorship for this position
Why work as a Cover Supervisor with GSL Education?
- Competitive pay rates and local work opportunities
- Access to schools across Dover and surrounding areas
- Personalised support from a committed consultant
- A generous referral scheme
Please be advised that thisCover Supervisor 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education Kent are committed to delivering quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
If you're ready to take the next step in your education career as a Cover Supervisor, click 'apply' with your updated CV, or contact Louise at GSL Education Kent office to learn more about this Cover Supervisor opportunity in Dover.