Job description
Cover Supervisor
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £95 to £130 per day (Depending on Experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day to day / Long Term, Full Time / Part Time
Working Hours: Flexible (3-5 days a week)
Are you looking to gain classroom experience and help students thrive in their learning environment?
Do you have the ability to manage a classroom and keep students engaged?
GSL Education are seeking a passionate and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join schools in Portsmouth.
As a Cover Supervisor (CS), you will supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences, following pre-set lesson plans and ensuring that students stay focused and productive.
Cover Supervisor (CS) Responsibilities:
- Supervise entire classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.
- Deliver pre-set lesson plans, ensuring the continuity of learning.
- Manage classroom behaviour to ensure a positive and respectful learning environment.
- Provide support to students, answering questions and helping them to stay on track with their work.
- Ensure students adhere to school rules and maintain appropriate behaviour.
- Report any concerns or incidents to senior leadership promptly.
- Provide one-on-one or small group support to students when necessary.
- Help with administrative tasks related to the lessons and student work.
What we need from a Cover Supervisor (CS):
- Degree or ongoing studies in Psychology, Health & Social Care, Education, or a related field is desirable.
- Previous experience working with young people, ideally in an educational setting as a Cover Supervisor (CS) or similar.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
- Ability to follow pre-set lesson plans and adapt to various teaching environments.
- A genuine interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education.
- An enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to apply for one.
Why Join GSL Education?
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule.
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Gain valuable classroom experience and build your teaching career.
- Support from a team of dedicated education consultants.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
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.