Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS)
Location: Sutton-in-Ashfield
Pay Rate: £115 – £150 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you a proactive and reliable individual looking to support schools by supervising classes in the absence of teachers?
GSL Education are currently seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join schools in Sutton-in-Ashfield. This role offers the opportunity to maintain continuity of learning, ensure a positive classroom environment, and support pupils’ educational progress.
Role Overview:
As a CS, you will be responsible for supervising classes and ensuring that pupils continue to engage with their learning according to the school’s plans. You will provide support across a range of subjects and help maintain order and structure during teacher absences.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
* Supervise classes following lesson plans and school guidelines.
* Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
* Support pupils’ engagement and learning in the absence of the class teacher.
* Manage behaviour effectively and uphold school policies.
* Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to ensure smooth classroom operations.
* Maintain high standards of safeguarding, behaviour management, and pupil welfare.
Requirements for Cover Supervisor:
* Previous experience working in a school setting is desirable.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to manage behaviour and maintain a structured classroom environment.
* Flexibility and adaptability to work across different subjects and age groups.
* An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
* A full CV covering the last 10 years, with explanations for any gaps.
What GSL Education offers:
* Competitive daily pay rates.
* Flexible day-to-day or long-term placements.
* Opportunities for professional development and training.
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
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.
To apply for the role of Cover Supervisor, please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV. A dedicated consultant will be in touch shortly.