Cover Supervisor

Gsl-Education; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

GSL Education is recruiting a Cover Supervisor for Grimsby and the surrounding area to support secondary schools with pre-planned lessons.

Ideal for university students or graduates exploring teaching, the role offers flexible daily work, training and the chance to gain real classroom experience while you decide your next step.

You don't need previous teaching experience; training is provided and you will work with experienced staff to develop safeguarding practices and classroom management.

Qualifications

• Confidence working with young people.
• Good communication and reliability.
• Willingness to undertake DBS checks and safeguarding training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and deliver pre-planned lessons.
• Maintain pupil engagement and provide support during lessons.

Skills

Confident with young people

Good communication

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Grimsby

Up to £125 per day | Gain Classroom Experience | Flexible Supply Work

Thinking about becoming a teacher?

If you're currently studying at university, have recently graduated, or are considering teacher training, working as a Cover Supervisor can be a great way to gain genuine classroom experience before taking your next step.

GSL Education is looking for people across Grimsby and the surrounding area who are confident working with young people and would like to build their experience within secondary schools.

What you could gain

• First-hand experience of life in a secondary classroom.
• The opportunity to work with students aged 11–16.
• Experience managing a classroom and delivering pre-planned lessons.
• The chance to work in different schools and understand how they operate.
• Valuable experience to take forward into teacher training or a future teaching career.
• Potential opportunities to progress into longer-term or permanent roles.

What the role involves

You’ll be responsible for supervising students and delivering pre-planned lessons, ensuring pupils remain engaged and supported throughout the lesson.

You don't need to be an experienced teacher. If you're new to education, we can provide training, guidance and on-the-job experience to help you develop your confidence.

Who would suit this?

This could be ideal for:

• University students considering a career in teaching.
• Graduates looking to gain school experience.
• Aspiring teachers preparing for teacher training.
• Sports graduates or coaches.
• Teaching Assistants looking to develop their classroom experience.
• Anyone with experience working with young people who wants to move into education.
• Experienced Cover Supervisors looking for flexible local work.

What you'll need

• Confidence working with young people.
• Good communication skills.
• A professional and reliable approach.
• An understanding of safeguarding.
• The ability to manage a classroom positively.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

If you're thinking about becoming a teacher and want to get your foot in the door, gain real classroom experience and see whether teaching is right for you, speak to Max at GSL Education today.