Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS)
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £94 - £140 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time
Could you be the confident, adaptable Cover Supervisor a thriving school in Bournemouth is looking for this September?
GSL Education are excited to present an excellent opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a dynamic school in Bournemouth, Dorset, from September 2025. This role is to maintain a positive and structured classroom environment without the regular class teacher.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you’ll provide classroom supervision in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a calm, focused atmosphere. You’ll follow set lesson plans, manage behaviour effectively, and help keep students engaged in their learning journey across a range of subjects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Deliver pre-prepared lessons across various subjects to school students.
* Supervise pupils in the classroom, ensuring work is completed to expectations.
* Maintain a positive, respectful, and productive learning environment.
* Support student progress through guidance, encouragement, and reinforcement.
* Manage behaviour in line with school policies and procedures.
* Provide brief feedback to teaching staff on student conduct and progress.
* Uphold school safeguarding procedures and demonstrate professional conduct.
Job Requirements:
* Previous experience working in an educational setting is desirable, though not essential.
* Confident classroom presence and ability to manage behaviour calmly and effectively.
* Strong communication skills and a proactive attitude.
* A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.
* Availability to work full-time from September 2025.
* Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years, barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
Why Join GSL Education?
* Competitive daily rate of £94 – £140, depending on experience.
* Refer a friend and receive £100 once they work 5 days through GSL.
* A supportive team of consultants providing ongoing guidance.
* Access to a wide range of school roles and career development pathways.
If you're looking to make a difference in the classroom and gain first-hand teaching experience in a supportive school environment, this role is your ideal starting point.
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 across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Cover Supervisor (CS)’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
Refer a Friend Bonus – Earn £100!
Know someone who would be a great fit for this role? Refer a friend to GSL Education and receive a £100 bonus once the referral has worked 5 days through GSL Education!