Primary Cover Supervisor
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £100 - £115 per day (depending on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Contract: Supply
Are you a confident and adaptable Primary Cover Supervisor looking for a rewarding role supporting young learners across Key Stage 2?
Do you have the skills to manage classrooms effectively and deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher?
If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Primary Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming and well-regarded junior school located in the historic cathedral city of Canterbury. The selected Primary Cover Supervisor will be responsible for supervising whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring that pre-planned lessons are delivered effectively and that pupils remain engaged and on task.
The school is a thriving and inclusive junior school, praised for its warm and nurturing atmosphere and strong commitment to pupil well-being and personal growth. The successful Primary Cover Supervisor will be an integral part of the school community, working alongside dedicated teaching staff to maintain continuity in learning and a positive classroom environment.
As a Primary Cover Supervisor, you will be expected to:
Supervise whole classes across Key Stage 2 during the short-term absence of the class teacher.
Deliver pre-prepared lessons effectively, ensuring pupils remain focused and engaged.
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and procedures.
Provide constructive feedback to class teachers on pupil progress and engagement during the session.
Support pupils with their learning, answering questions and providing guidance as needed.
To be considered for this Primary Cover Supervisor role, the candidate must:
Have experience working with children in a UK primary school setting (ideally within Key Stage 2).
Possess strong classroom management skills and the confidence to lead a class independently.
Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Be adaptable, reliable, and able to build rapport quickly with pupils and staff.
Have the right to work in the UK.
Meet GSL's safer recruitment background checks.
Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one.
GSL Education offers:
Competitive daily rates of pay
Direct links to local schools across Canterbury and Kent
Access to professional development and training
Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Primary Cover Supervisor role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies.
For more information or to be considered for this Primary Cover Supervisor role, please click 'apply' and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
If you are interested in this Primary Cover Supervisor position, please contact Andrew at the GSL Education Kent office to find out more information with a view to registering for this role ASAP