Cover Supervisor

GSL Education; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible work around availability

Consultant support

Opportunities for longer-term roles

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools in Gainsborough. You will supervise classes, support students with their learning and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

This role suits aspiring teachers, recent graduates, or students seeking classroom experience while developing confidence, communication and behaviour-management skills. Flexible hours, with safeguarding checks and DBS requirements, are provided.

Qualifications

• Confident communication and strong classroom management skills.
• Reliability, professionalism and calmness in demanding settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during lessons when the regular teacher is unavailable.
• Deliver pre-prepared work and ensure students stay focused.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Provide support and encouragement to students.
• Take attendance and report concerns to staff.
• Maintain a calm, positive learning environment.

Skills

Confident communication

Classroom management

Reliability

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Gainsborough

Location: Gainsborough, Lincolnshire
Salary: £110 - £130 per day, depending on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time | Flexible

GSL Education is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools in Gainsborough.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and would like to gain valuable experience within a secondary school environment. You will supervise classes, support students with their learning and help maintain a positive and productive classroom.

If you are an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, university student or someone considering a career in education, this role can provide useful classroom experience while allowing you to develop your confidence, communication and behaviour-management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise students during lessons when their regular teacher is unavailable.
• Deliver pre-prepared work and ensure students remain focused.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Provide support and encouragement to students.
• Take attendance and report any concerns to relevant staff.
• Maintain a calm and positive learning environment.

The Ideal Candidate:

• A genuine interest in working with young people.
• Confident communication and classroom management skills.
• A calm, reliable and professional approach.
• Previous experience with children or young people is desirable but not essential.
• An interest in becoming a teacher or developing a career in education would be advantageous.

What GSL Education Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible work around your availability.
• Valuable experience within secondary schools.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for longer‑term and permanent positions.

Please keep in mind that this role requires strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the Update Service.

GSL Education offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.