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Cover Supervisor in Wakefield

Job Posted: 4 hours ago

Salary: £ 460 - 650 /
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Wakefield

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and keep learning on track when the teacher is away?

GSL Education are seeking reliable and proactive Cover Supervisors to work in schools across Wakefield. This role is ideal for individuals who can step into the classroom with confidence, maintain structure, and ensure students stay engaged with their learning.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning by supervising pre-set lessons and supporting students to remain focused and productive throughout the school day.

Main Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:

Supervise classes across a range of subjects during teacher absence

Deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain engaged with tasks

Maintain a calm, structured, and respectful classroom environment

Manage behaviour in line with school policies and expectations

Support students to complete assigned learning activities

Provide clear instructions and encouragement where needed

Report any concerns or behavioural issues to relevant staff

Contribute to a safe and inclusive learning environment

Requirements of a Cover Supervisor:

Experience working with young people is desirable

Strong confidence managing groups independently

Clear communication and good organisational skills

Ability to follow instructions and lesson plans accurately

A calm, consistent, and flexible approach

A genuine interest in supporting education and student progress

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

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 a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.

To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:

Have the right to work in the UK

Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from the last 2 years

Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education

For more information or to register your interest in this Cover Supervisor role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Alternatively, you can find Sam Scott on the GSL Education website to discuss this opportunity further

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