Job description
Cover Supervisor
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £80 - £100 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time
GSL Education’s North Yorkshire branch is seeking for a Cover Supervisor to work at a Client Secondary School in York, North Yorkshire, to start as soon as possible. You will provide cover for absent teachers, delivering pre-planned lessons and managing student behaviour, across the curriculum. This role is perfect for individuals with experience in education, training, or youth work, looking to gain further classroom experience.
About the School:
- The school consists of students aged 11-18 has been graded to be ‘Outstanding’ by OFSTED in their quality of education, personal development, leadership and management and their sixth-form provision.
- They strive to create a learning environment where students are inspired to reach their full potential and achieve success in all areas of their lives.
- They welcome all children as well as prioritise admission for children with SEND.
- They offer a range of training opportunities to help the teachers stay at the forefront of educational practices.
- They create a welcoming environment where all members of the school community feel safe, at ease, and accepted.
- They use small group intervention to target gaps in understanding in core subjects.
- For SEN children who require adaptations to accommodate their requirements, the school ensures access arrangements are in place to support their normal approach of working and, when necessary, deploys teaching assistants.
Cover Supervisor Responsibilities:
- Supervise classes across the curriculum in the event of a teacher absence.
- Ensure that pupils are engaging in pre-planned work.
- Manage pupil behaviour to create a safe and positive learning environment.
- Support students with any questions or problems during lessons.
- Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupil attendance, engagement and completion of work tasks.
Senior Cover Supervisor Requirements:
- Hold an NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or higher or be a Graduate considering a career in education.
- Have knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policies.
- Previous experience in an educational or training role (teaching experience desirable but not essential).
- Empathise with young people and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
- A passion for education and supporting young people.
- Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for a new one.
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 an enhanced DBS on the update service.
If you would like to apply for the position of Cover Supervisor in York, North Yorkshire, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit GSL Education official website to apply online.