Cover Supervisor (CS)

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic school in Bournemouth as a Cover Supervisor this September! This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students, ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of regular teachers. You'll deliver pre-prepared lessons, manage classroom behavior, and support students in their educational journey. With a competitive daily rate and a supportive team, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in education. If you have a passion for teaching and a desire to foster student growth, this is the ideal role for you!

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Refer a friend bonus

Ongoing guidance from consultants

Access to career development pathways

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational setting is desirable, but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude are key.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students across various subjects.
• Supervise pupils and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student conduct.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication Skills

Proactive Attitude

Behaviour Management

Education

Experience in Educational Setting

Job description

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Could you be the confident, adaptable Cover Supervisor a thriving school in Bournemouth is looking for this September?

GSL Education are excited to present an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a dynamic school in Bournemouth, Dorset, from September 2025. This role is to maintain a positive and structured classroom environment without the regular class teacher.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you’ll provide classroom supervision in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a calm, focused atmosphere. You’ll follow set lesson plans, manage behaviour effectively, and help keep students engaged in their learning journey across a range of subjects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across various subjects to school students.
• Supervise pupils in the classroom, ensuring work is completed to expectations.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Support student progress through guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies and procedures.
• Provide brief feedback to teaching staff on student conduct and progress.
• Uphold school safeguarding procedures and demonstrate professional conduct.

Job Requirements:

• Previous experience working in an educational setting is desirable, though not essential.
• Confident classroom presence and ability to manage behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
• Availability to work full-time from September 2025.
• Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).

Why Join GSL Education?

• Competitive daily rate of £94 – £140, depending on experience.
• Refer a friend and receive £100 once they work 5 days through GSL.
• A supportive team of consultants providing ongoing guidance.
• Access to a wide range of school roles and career development pathways.

If you're looking to make a difference in the classroom and gain first-hand teaching experience in a supportive school environment, this role is your ideal starting point.

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.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Cover Supervisor (CS)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.

Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn £100!
Know someone who would be a great fit for this role? Refer a friend to GSL Education and receive a £100 bonus once the referral has worked 5 days through GSL Education!