Cover supervisor

Job description

Cover Supervisor
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Contract: Full-Time, Term Time Only
Start Date: September 2026 or sooner
Salary: £92-£120 per day

Build valuable classroom experience while supporting students’ learning and helping to create a positive and productive educational environment!

GSL Education are currently searching for a confident and dependable Cover Supervisor to work within a secondary school setting in Selby and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in education. The role offers a rewarding chance to work directly with young people, supporting their learning and development while gaining valuable classroom management experience.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided and continue to make progress in their learning. You will be responsible for maintaining a calm, structured, and positive classroom environment while supporting students to stay focused and on task.

This role does not involve lesson planning, assessment, or marking. Instead, you will deliver pre-prepared work and ensure lessons run smoothly in the teacher’s absence.

Core Responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff
• Deliver pre-set work and instructions provided by classroom teachers
• Ensure students remain engaged, focused, and productive throughout lessons
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management
• Foster a positive and respectful learning environment
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student participation and behaviour
• Support the wider school community and assist with general duties where required
• Promote positive attitudes towards learning and personal responsibility

As the Ideal Cover Supervisor, You Should Have:

• Experience working with children or young people in a school, coaching, mentoring, tutoring, or youth work setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing groups of students in a classroom environment
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities
• The ability to remain calm, adaptable, and professional under pressure
• A positive and proactive attitude towards supporting young people
• A degree or relevant qualification is advantageous but not essential

To Work with GSL Education, You Must:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Provide an up-to-date CV with relevant reference information covering the last 2 years
• Have recent experience working with children or young people
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one

If you are an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor looking to gain valuable experience within a school environment in Selby, we welcome your application.

GSL Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one), satisfactory references, verification of qualifications, and right-to-work checks.

To apply for opportunities as a Cover Supervisor with GSL Education, please submit an up-to-date CV via the application link or contact Kerry Fowler for further information.