Cover Supervisor (CS)

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education staff is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join schools in Wakefield. You will supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of teachers while managing behavior and promoting pupil welfare. Ideal candidates will have experience in a school setting and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This role offers competitive pay and flexible placements.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Flexible full-time or part-time placements

Opportunities for professional growth

Dedicated support from a recruitment consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• Confidence to lead groups and adapt to new environments.
• A passion for education and supporting pupils’ progress.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
• Support pupils to stay on task and achieve lesson objectives.
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Promote safeguarding and uphold pupil welfare at all times.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Classroom management

Ability to adapt

Passion for education

Job description

Are you an energetic and dedicated person looking to play a key role in pupils’ academic and personal development while gaining classroom experience?

GSL Education are currently seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join schools in Wakefield. This role is an excellent opportunity for those interested in teaching or education to step into the classroom and support students across a variety of subjects.

Role Overview:

As a CS, you will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons to pupils in the absence of their usual teacher.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a positive and focused classroom environment.
• Support pupils to stay on task and achieve lesson objectives.
• Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Adapt quickly to different classrooms and age groups.
• Promote safeguarding and uphold pupil welfare at all times.

Requirements for Cover Supervisor:

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting.
• Strong communication, organisational, and classroom management skills.
• Confidence to lead groups and adapt to new environments.
• A passion for education and supporting pupils’ progress.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.

What GSL Education offers:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible full-time or part-time placements.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Dedicated support from a recruitment consultant throughout your placements.

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, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch shortly.