Cover Supervisor

Job Title
:
Cover Supervisor
Location
:
Ripon, North Yorkshire
Contract Type
:
Temporary, Supply, Part-Time
Start Date
:
September 2026 or sooner
Salary Scale
: £102 - £120 per day (Depending on experience)

Are you a confident and adaptable individual looking to gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on young people's education?

GSL Education Hull Branch are currently seeking a Cover Supervisor to work within a high-achieving secondary school in Ripon. We are looking for a motivated, organised, and enthusiastic education professional who can confidently lead pre-planned lessons, maintain a positive learning environment, and support students in reaching their full potential.

The successful Cover Supervisor will supervise lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring learning continues smoothly across a range of secondary subjects. We are looking to recruit a Cover Supervisor who is confident managing classrooms, promoting positive behaviour, and engaging students who may occasionally require additional encouragement to remain focused on their learning.

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students remain engaged throughout the school day
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policies
• Support students with their learning and respond to questions where appropriate
• Record attendance and provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson outcomes and student behaviour
• Create a positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes learning
• Work collaboratively with teachers and support staff to ensure continuity of education

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, coaching, mentoring, or similar setting is desirable
• Confidence in leading a classroom and managing student behaviour effectively
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A flexible, resilient, and professional approach to working across different subject areas
• A genuine interest in supporting young people and contributing to their educational success
• An up-to-date CV covering the last ten years (with any gaps explained)
• An enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or willingness to apply