Immediate-Start Cover Supervisor – Engage & Support Pupils

GSL Education; Louth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

GSL Education Lincoln Branch is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to work with schools across Louth. The role involves supervising classes during absences and ensuring pupils engage with pre-planned lessons.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and behaviour management skills, a calm, adaptable approach, and a commitment to safeguarding. DBS checks or willingness to obtain one are required.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Previous experience in a school, education, youth work or similar setting is advantageous.
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.
• Confidence in maintaining positive behaviour and managing classroom situations.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• A degree or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
• Support pupils in completing pre-planned lessons and learning activities.
• Maintain a safe, positive and orderly classroom environment.
• Manage pupil behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Encourage pupils to remain focused, engaged and motivated throughout lessons.
• Take accurate class registers and report attendance concerns to the appropriate staff.
• Provide guidance to pupils and clarify lesson instructions where necessary.
• Monitor pupils' engagement and report any concerns to teaching staff.
• Adapt confidently to different subjects, year groups and classroom environments.
• Follow school safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour management procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Behaviour management

Education

Degree (desirable)

Job description

GSL Education Lincoln Branch is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to work with schools across Louth. The role involves supervising classes during absences and ensuring pupils engage with pre-planned lessons.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and behaviour management skills, a calm, adaptable approach, and a commitment to safeguarding. DBS checks or willingness to obtain one are required.