Cover Supervisor (CS)

GSL Education; Heanor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Heanor, starting September 2025. This role is suitable for graduates or aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable experience while supporting students during teacher absences. Responsibilities include delivering lessons, managing behaviour, and providing feedback. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, along with a DBS check.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Opportunities in dynamic schools

Guidance from an education consultant

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting preferred.
• Confidence in managing classroom behaviour and working with various year groups.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons during teacher absences.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive environment.
• Engage students and ensure focus on tasks.
• Follow school policies on behaviour and attendance.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Classroom behaviour management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

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Are you a confident and adaptable individual passionate about supporting students and helping schools run smoothly during staff absences?

GSL Education are seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor (CS) to work across schools in Heanor from September 2025. As a Cover Supervisor, this role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced classroom supervisors looking to gain valuable experience in education while supporting pupils’ learning.

As a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across various subjects in the absence of the class teacher.
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive learning environment.
• Engaging students with lesson content and maintaining their focus on tasks.
• Following school policies on behaviour, attendance, and safeguarding.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and progress.

To be a Cover Supervisor, you should:

• Have experience working with young people, ideally within a school setting.
• Be confident in managing classroom behaviour and adapting to different year groups.
• Possess strong organisational and communication skills.
• Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
• A full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any gaps in employment over the last 10 years.

What GSL Offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of supportive and dynamic schools.
• Expert guidance from a dedicated education consultant.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

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.

To apply for the role of Cover Supervisor, click ‘apply now’ to send your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch shortly.