Cover Supervisor

GSL Education; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£100 referral incentive

Access to CPD courses

Job summary

GSL Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Sheffield. You will supervise classes, deliver prepared materials and support pupils to stay engaged throughout the lesson.

This role offers long-term temp or part-time options and requires a confident, calm approach to classroom management. The position involves following school policies, safeguarding procedures and collaborating with teaching staff to maintain a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in a school setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• Calm, confident and adaptable approach to leading a class.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across various subjects using provided lesson plans.
• Explain instructions clearly and ensure pupils understand tasks.
• Maintain appropriate classroom behaviour and keep students focused.

Skills

Classroom management

Clear communication

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Tools

DBS Check

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Sheffield

Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)

Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time

Start Date: Immediately

Are you confident leading a classroom and helping students stay engaged with their learning? A secondary school in Sheffield is looking for a reliable Cover Supervisor to step in during teacher absences and ensure pupils can continue learning in a structured, supportive environment.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll oversee classes across different subjects, delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and ensuring students understand the tasks they need to complete. You'll manage classroom behaviour, encourage independent learning and help maintain a positive atmosphere throughout the school day. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in education, develop your classroom management skills and make a difference to students' daily learning.

About the School:

The school is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work collaboratively to maintain high standards, promote respectful behaviour and ensure students have a consistent learning experience.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects using lesson plans and materials provided by teachers.
• Explain instructions clearly and ensure pupils understand their assigned work.
• Maintain appropriate classroom behaviour and encourage students to remain focused.
• Support pupils in completing tasks independently.
• Respond to general questions and refer subject-specific queries to teaching staff.
• Report any concerns, incidents or issues with completed work to the relevant staff.
• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures to maintain a safe learning environment.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A calm, confident and adaptable approach.
• Ability to lead a class and maintain students' attention.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow lesson plans.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's development.
• Previous experience in a school or similar setting is advantageous.

To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

Please be advised that this 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.

• We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
• In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).