Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026
Are you confident leading a classroom and looking for an opportunity to support pupils across a secondary school setting? A welcoming school in Sheffield is looking for a reliable Cover Supervisor to join its team from September.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes when their usual teacher is unavailable. You will deliver pre-prepared work, maintain a positive learning environment and ensure pupils remain focused and engaged throughout lessons. This role offers a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in education while making a real contribution to pupils' day-to-day learning.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their best. The school values positive behaviour, strong relationships and consistent expectations, with staff working together to create a safe and productive setting for learning.
Responsibilities:
Supervise classes and ensure pupils complete the work provided by their teachers.
Maintain a calm, orderly and positive classroom environment.
Follow lesson plans and provide clear instructions to pupils.
Support pupils with their learning and encourage good engagement.
Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's expectations.
Report any concerns or relevant feedback to teaching and pastoral staff.
Ensure pupils remain safe and focused throughout lessons.
Requirements:
Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
Strong communication and classroom management skills.
Confidence in leading a class independently.
A calm, organised and reliable approach.
Ability to follow lesson plans and provide clear instructions.
A genuine interest in supporting pupils and their education.
Experience within a school or education setting is advantageous.
To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:
Have the right to work in the UK.
Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.
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 throughout the local area.
To apply for this Cover Supervisor role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV today.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Leanne Clark at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly
Salary description
£460.00 - £650.00 per week