Cover Supervisor

GSL Education; York; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education service provider is seeking Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools in York starting September 2025. This role offers a rewarding opportunity for graduates or experienced education support staff who are passionate about supporting young people's education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Hold a Child only Enhanced DBS registered to the update service.

Responsibilities

• Provide short term cover for absent teaching staff.
• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Record attendance and feedback for the returning teacher.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Support for young people

Education

Degree or relevant qualifications

Job description

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GSL Education are looking for Cover Supervisors to work at Client Secondary Schools located in York, starting in September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education support staff looking to take on a rewarding and varied role.

• Provide short term cover for absent teaching staff, allocating pre-prepared work.
• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Keep students on task and manage the behaviour of students during lessons.
• Offer support to students with questions or clarification on tasks where appropriate.
• Record attendance and feedback for the returning teacher.
• The role does not involve planning, preparing, delivering lessons or assessing and reporting on the development progress.
• A degree or relevant qualifications would be beneficial.
• Experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
• A strong communicator with good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for education and supporting young people.
• Hold a Child only Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.

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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.

If you would like to apply for the position of Cover Supervisor in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.