Cover Supervisor

GSL Education; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education in Ashford, Kent is seeking a Graduate Cover Supervisor to provide cover for planned and unplanned staff absence, ensuring students remain safe, focused and engaged with their learning.

The role offers a pathway to develop classroom management, student engagement and behaviour management skills while supporting pupils on their learning journey. This is a long-term supply opportunity with strong safeguarding expectations.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• Experience through a school, tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar setting.
• Be confident managing groups of students.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Have a genuine interest in progressing into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across different secondary year groups.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and learning resources.
• Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management.
• Encourage students to remain focused and engaged.
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Support students with their learning where appropriate.
• Work effectively alongside teaching and pastoral staff.

Skills

Degree or equivalent qualification

Experience with children

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Right to work in the UK

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor

Location: Ashford, Kent

Salary: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience)

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term Supply

Are you a graduate with experience supporting young people and a strong interest in developing a career in education?

Would you like to gain practical classroom experience and develop the skills required to become a successful teacher as a Graduate Cover Supervisor?

If so, GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Graduate Cover Supervisor to join a large and established secondary school in Ashford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Graduate Cover Supervisor to gain valuable experience in classroom management, student engagement, and behaviour management while supporting students during teacher absence.

The school has high expectations for behaviour and achievement and is committed to helping students reach their full potential. As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will provide cover for planned and unplanned staff absence, ensuring students remain safe, focused, and engaged with their learning. The successful Graduate Cover Supervisor will become an important member of the school team and gain experience that can support future applications for teacher training.

As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will be expected to:

• Supervise classes across different secondary year groups.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and learning resources.
• Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management.
• Encourage students to remain focused and engaged.
• Build positive and professional relationships with young people.
• Support students with their learning where appropriate.
• Work effectively alongside teaching and pastoral staff.

To be considered for this Graduate Cover Supervisor role, candidates must:

• Hold a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Have previous experience working with children or young people.
• Have experience through a school, tutoring, sports coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar setting.
• Be confident managing groups of students.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be patient, resilient, adaptable, and reliable.
• Have a genuine interest in progressing into teaching.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Meet GSL's safer recruitment requirements.
• Hold an Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.

GSL Education offers:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Direct links to a wide network of secondary schools across Ashford and Kent.
• Valuable classroom experience for graduates considering teacher training.
• Access to professional development and training.
• Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs.
• Opportunities to develop the skills needed for a successful teaching career.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced child DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for a new one.