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Cover Supervisor

Job in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S5, England, UK
Listing for: GSL Education - South Yorkshire
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-06-04
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration, Summer Seasonal, Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 650 GBP Weekly GBP 650.00 WEEK
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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
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