Cover Supervisor

GSL Education - Lincoln; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Scunthorpe is seeking a Cover Supervisor to assist secondary schools. The ideal candidate should be confident in managing classrooms and have experience with young people. Responsibilities include delivering lesson plans, maintaining a positive environment, and supporting student engagement. This role offers competitive pay and flexible work patterns suitable for various lifestyles. Candidates must have an Enhanced DBS or be willing to apply, ensuring a strong understanding of safeguarding practices.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working patterns

Ongoing CPD training

Support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, tutoring, coaching, or mentoring is required.
• Confidence in managing a classroom independently is essential.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills are critical.
• A professional attitude and flexibility are necessary.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lesson plans in the absence of the class teacher.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour.
• Support students with their learning activities.
• Create a calm and structured learning environment.
• Supervise students during group work.
• Follow safeguarding and reporting procedures.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Classroom management

Strong communication skills

Positive attitude

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Scunthorpe
Salary: £100 £130 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time Day-to-Day / Long-Term

GSL Education is currently recruiting confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Scunthorpe. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young people and are looking to gain valuable classroom experience without the responsibility of lesson planning or marking.

Whether you are seeking flexible work or a longer-term school placement, we have opportunities to suit your availability.

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans in the absence of the class teacher.
• Maintain positive classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support and engage students with their learning activities.
• Create a calm, structured, and supportive learning environment.
• Supervise students during individual and group work.
• Follow all safeguarding and reporting procedures at all times.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, mentoring).
• Confidence in managing a classroom independently.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• A professional, flexible, and positive attitude.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive daily pay.
• Flexible working patterns to fit around your lifestyle.
• Opportunities in supportive and well-regarded secondary schools.
• Ongoing CPD, including behaviour management and safeguarding training.
• Dedicated support from a friendly and experienced consultant.

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.

To register your interest in the Cover Supervisor role in Scunthorpe, click apply now to submit your full and up-to-date CV. One of our friendly consultants will be in touch soon.