Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Could you hold a classroom together, keep students on track, and make a real difference to a school's day — even without a lesson plan of your own?
GSL Education are seeking dependable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in schools across Doncaster.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take charge of classes in a teacher's absence, ensuring pupils remain focused, well-behaved, and productively engaged with pre-set work. Whether you are taking your first steps into education or looking for a flexible role that fits around your lifestyle, this is a great way to gain meaningful school experience while making a genuine impact.
Responsibilities:
Take charge of classes across a variety of subjects during teacher absences
Distribute and oversee pre-prepared lesson materials, keeping students on task throughout
Uphold a structured, calm, and positive learning environment at all times
Address and manage pupil behaviour in line with the school's policies
Provide support and encouragement to students as they work through assigned activities
Escalate any concerns or incidents to the relevant teaching or pastoral staff
Promote a culture of respect, inclusion, and safety within the classroom
Requirements:
Experience working with children or young people in any setting is desirable
The self-assurance to manage a class independently and with authority
Clear, effective communication skills and strong attention to detail
An organised approach with the ability to follow instructions and adapt quickly
A patient, dependable, and approachable manner
Enthusiasm for supporting young people and contributing to their education
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to complete a new application)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years
Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education
For more information or to register your interest in this Cover Supervisor role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Alternatively, you can find Sam Scott on the GSL Education Website to discuss this opportunity further
Salary description
£460.00 - £650.00 per week