Cover Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Access to a wide network of Kent co-ed

Placement support and professional dev

Job summary

GSL Education Kent is seeking a proactive Graduate Cover Supervisor to join a well-established secondary school in Sandwich, Kent. You will supervise classes across year groups, deliver pre-prepared lessons, and help maintain high behaviour standards during teacher absences.

This role is ideal for graduates aiming for teacher training, offering valuable classroom experience, ongoing support from dedicated consultants, and competitive daily pay of £100–£120.

Qualifications

• Holds a degree or equivalent qualification.
• Has experience working with children or young people.
• Experience through school, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work or similar setting.
• Confident leading groups of students independently.
• Strong communication, organisation and behaviour management skills.
• Genuine interest in progressing into teaching.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across different secondary year groups and subjects.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and resources in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom expectations.
• Encourage students to stay focused, motivated and engaged with their work.
• Build positive professional relationships with students.
• Provide consistency during teacher absence and feedback to staff.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Behaviour management

Confidence with students

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Graduate Cover Supervisor

Location: Sandwich, Kent

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

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: Full-time, Long-term Supply

Are you a confident graduate with experience working with young people and an interest in pursuing a career in teaching?

Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience as a Graduate Cover Supervisor while developing the skills and confidence needed to progress into teacher training?

If so, GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you! We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Graduate Cover Supervisor to join a well-established secondary school in Sandwich. This is an excellent opportunity to gain genuine experience within a secondary classroom while supporting students during planned and unplanned teacher absences.

The school has high expectations for behaviour, achievement, and student development and is committed to providing a positive and consistent learning environment. As a Graduate Cover Supervisor, you will become an important part of the school team, supervising classes across different year groups and subjects and ensuring students remain focused on their learning. This Graduate Cover Supervisor position would be particularly well suited to a graduate considering a PGCE or future career in teaching.

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

• Supervise classes across different secondary year groups and subjects.


• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and resources in the absence of the regular teacher.


• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom expectations.


• Encourage students to remain focused, motivated, and engaged with their work.


• Build positive and professional relationships with students.


• Provide consistency and continuity during teacher absence.


• Communicate relevant feedback to 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, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or a similar setting.


• Be confident leading groups of students independently.


• Demonstrate strong communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills.


• Be calm, 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.


• Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Kent.


• Valuable classroom experience for graduates considering teacher training.


• Opportunities for professional development and training.


• Dedicated consultants who will support you throughout your placement.


• Support with your education career and future teaching applications.

Please be advised that this Graduate Cover Supervisor 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.