Job description

Science Cover Supervisor
Location: York, North Yorkshire
Salary: £93 - £110 per day 

Start Date: November 2024

GSL Education are seeking a Science Cover Supervisor in York, North Yorkshire, for a November 2024 start. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in highly reputable secondary schools. You will provide cover for absent teacher, delivering pre-planned lessons and managing student behaviour, across the curriculum.

As a Cover Supervisor your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Supervisor classes across the curriculum in the event of a teacher’s absence.
  • Ensure that pupils are engaging in pre-planned work.
  • Manage pupil behaviour to create a safe and positive learning environment.
  • Liaise with other staff members in regard to work being set and ensure you have all suitable resources.
  • Provide feedback to the class teacher on pupil attendance, engagement and completion of work tasks.

To be a successful Cover Supervisor you should:

  • 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 (training can be provided).
  • Have the ability and willingness to undertake additional training and courses to enhance your professional development.
  • Empathise with young people and have good interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Have the ability to use your own initiative to work flexibly and be able to respond to different situations.

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 Science 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.