Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor Location: Dover, Kent Salary: £100 - £120 per day (depending on experience) Start date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time and Part-time (Flexible Supply) Are you a confident and adaptable professional with a background in managing secondary classrooms effectively? Do you have the resilience and presence to lead a variety of subjects and ensure student progress in the absence of a regular teacher? If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We are currently recruiting for dedicated Cover Supervisors to work within several reputable secondary schools across the Dover area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Cover Supervisor who enjoys variety in their working week and wants to gain further experience in a school setting. Whether you are looking for five days a week or a more flexible schedule, we have various roles that require a strong, dependable Cover Supervisor . The schools we support in Dover are known for their community spirit and commitment to providing a consistent education for all students. As a Cover Supervisor , you will be an essential part of the daily running of the school, stepping into various departments to deliver pre-set work. Every Cover Supervisor we represent is expected to maintain the high standards of behaviour and engagement that the schools in Dover pride themselves on. You will be welcomed by supportive staff teams who value the stability a skilled Cover Supervisor brings to the classroom. As a Cover Supervisor , you will be expected to: • Supervise and lead classes across the secondary age range, delivering work left by the class teacher. • Maintain a focused and productive learning environment through effective classroom management. • Ensure all school policies regarding behaviour and safeguarding are strictly followed. • Collect completed work at the end of the lesson and provide feedback to the department. To be considered for this Cover Supervisor role, the candidate must: • Have proven experience working in a UK classroom environment (this is essential for this position). • Demonstrate the confidence to lead groups of up to 30 students independently. • Possess excellent communication skills and a professional, reliable work ethic. • Have the right to work in the UK. • Meet GSL’s safer recruitment background checks. • Have a Child Enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply for one. GSL Education offers: • Competitive daily rates of pay • Direct links to a wide network of secondary schools across Kent • Access to professional development and training • Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs 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 child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one. GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies. For more information or to be considered for this role, please click ‘apply’ and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch. For more details or to register for future opportunities, contact Louise at the GSL Education Kent office today.