Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Are you someone who thrives in a school environment and has the presence to keep a classroom productive and on track?
GSL Education are seeking reliable and motivated Cover Supervisors to work in schools across Wakefield.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step in during a teacher's absence to ensure lessons run smoothly, pupils stay focused, and pre-set work is completed effectively. It is a role that suits someone who enjoys working with young people, values structure, and wants to play a meaningful part in a school's day-to-day success.
Responsibilities:
Supervise lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher
Manage the delivery of pre-prepared learning materials and keep students engaged throughout
Maintain a positive, orderly, and inclusive classroom environment
Handle pupil behaviour with consistency and in accordance with school policies
Support and encourage students as they work through their set tasks
Report any concerns, incidents, or issues promptly to the appropriate member of staff
Contribute to a safe and respectful learning atmosphere for all pupils
Requirements:
Experience in a school or youth-facing environment is desirable
The confidence and composure to manage a classroom independently
Excellent communication skills and a natural ability to connect with young people
Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt quickly when needed
A reliable, flexible, and positive approach to every working day
A sincere interest in supporting pupils' learning and overall wellbeing
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