Cover Supervisor (CS)

GSL Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An excellent secondary school in Stockport seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team on a long-term basis. This role involves supervising classrooms in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students stay engaged, and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere. Ideal for those looking to advance in education, the position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and support from experienced staff.

Benefits

Supportive school leadership

Ongoing CPD and training

Meaningful impact on education

Consultant support throughout placement

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills and confidence to lead groups independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Genuine interest in education and student development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage a classroom during the absence of the regular teacher.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.
• Record attendance and behaviour and report back to teaching staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Experience working with secondary-aged students

Job description

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Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS)
Location: Stockport
Salary: Paid to Scale (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Long Term

Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and inspire students in a high-achieving school environment?
An excellent secondary school in Stockport is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team on a long-term basis. This role offers the chance to work in a dynamic school community with pay to scale, ideal for those considering a future in teaching or looking to build experience in education.

Key Responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor (CS):

• Supervise and manage a classroom during the short-term absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensure that students remain on task and follow the set lesson plans.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and productive learning environment.
• Record attendance and behaviour and report back to teaching staff.
• Provide support to departments and assist with classroom preparation when required.

Requirements of the Cover Supervisor (CS):

• Experience working with secondary-aged students in an educational or youth setting.
• Strong classroom management skills and confidence to lead groups independently.
• A calm, professional, and adaptable approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A genuine interest in education and student development.
• Have an up-to-date 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).

GSL Education Offers:

• Supportive school leadership and SEN team.
• Ongoing CPD and training opportunities.
• Make a meaningful impact in a pupil’s educational journey.
• Consultant support throughout your placement.

If you are ready to support children in reaching their full potential and are passionate about inclusive education, apply today to become a valued Cover Supervisor (CS) in Stockport.

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 Cover Supervisor (CS) role or express your interest, click ‘apply now’ and send your updated CV. A consultant will be in touch to discuss your application.