Job description
Cover Supervisor (Full Time) – Secondary School, Gosport
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About the Role
GSL Education is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor to join a thriving secondary school in Gosport. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity and an excellent role for someone who:
* is looking to gain valuable experience in education,
* may aspire to train as a teacher in the future, or
* wants some classroom-based experience before entering university or starting formal teacher training.
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What You’ll Be Doing
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll:
* Supervise and deliver planned lessons when the regular teacher is absent
* Maintain standards of student behaviour to ensure a calm and productive learning environment
* Support students’ learning in accordance with the school’s policies and curriculum
* Ensure classrooms are set up and cleared away as needed
* Liaise with teaching staff to gather resources and information for cover lessons
* Provide supervision during non‐classroom times as required ( registration, break, etc.)
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What We’re Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will ideally:
* Be confident with managing behaviour in a classroom for secondary school pupils
* Have strong communication and organisational skills
* Be resilient and adaptable to changing situations
* Show enthusiasm for education, student welfare, and learning
* Be committed to supporting high academic and behaviour standards
* Ideally, some previous experience in education or working with young people (but full support provided)
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What’s on Offer
* Permanent contract for the right candidate
* Opportunity to gain real classroom experience in a supportive setting
* Full training & guidance from experienced consultants at GSL Education
* Support and pathways available if you wish to pursue teacher training
* A chance to build your CV and professional profile before university or teacher training
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About the School
This secondary school in Gosport is on a clear journey of improvement. You’ll join a community that:
* Emphasises opportunity, success, and inclusion
* Is committed to high‐quality teaching and learning
* Values behaviour, student wellbeing, and raising outcomes for all
(If you like, I can forward you the school’s ethos and recent achievements, to help you see why this is such a special place to work.)
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How to Apply
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and believe you have what it takes, GSL Education wants to hear from you.