Cover Supervisor in Sheffield

Looking for a Cover Supervisor in Sheffield!

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and keep students focused on learning?

GSL Education are seeking enthusiastic and dependable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Sheffield.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided and maintain high standards of behaviour. This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals looking to develop their classroom experience.

Main Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences across a variety of subjects

• Deliver pre-planned lesson materials and ensure learning objectives are met

• Maintain a positive, structured and productive learning environment

• Manage classroom behaviour in accordance with school policies

• Encourage student participation and engagement throughout lessons

• Support students with tasks and provide clarification where appropriate

• Communicate any concerns or incidents to relevant staff members

• Promote a safe, inclusive and respectful classroom atmosphere

Requirements of a Cover Supervisor:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable

• Ability to manage a classroom independently and confidently

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Good organisational skills and attention to detail

• Flexible, professional and proactive approach to work

• Passion for supporting students and their educational development

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

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 Leanne Clark on the GSL Education website to discuss this opportunity further.