Job description

Cover Supervisor
Location: Gateshead
Salary: £95 - £120 per day
Start Date: ASAP

GSL Education are seeking a dynamic Cover Supervisor to join our team in Gateshead! As a Cover Supervisor, you will have the chance to work with students across various year groups, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities as a Cover Supervisor:

  • Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher
  • Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure students stay on task
  • Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive atmosphere
  • Support students with their learning and answer any questions they may have
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff on students' progress and behaviour
  • Uphold the school’s policies, including safeguarding and health and safety

Requirements for Cover Supervisor:

  • Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting (desirable)
  • Excellent communication and classroom management skills
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to different situations
  • A passion for education and supporting students' progress
  • A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
  • Have an updated CV (covering last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for 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. GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the Cover Supervisor role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.