Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: Doncaster Pay: £460–£650 per week (depending on experience) Start Date: September 2026 Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term Ready to step into the classroom and keep students focused, engaged, and on track with their learning? GSL Education South Yorkshire branch are working with excellent schools in Doncaster to recruit Cover Supervisor . We are seeking a confident and adaptable individual who can manage classroom activities effectively and maintain a productive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher. The Cover Supervisor (CS) role provides a valuable route into education while allowing you to gain experience leading classrooms, supporting student engagement, and developing behaviour management skills. Responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor: • Supervise lessons using pre-prepared materials provided by teaching staff • Ensure students remain focused and complete assigned work during lessons • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and expectations • Provide guidance and clarification where appropriate to support learning • Record attendance, monitor participation, and report any concerns • Maintain a positive and organised classroom environment throughout the day Requirements for the Cover Supervisor: • Experience working with children or young people is desirable • Confidence managing groups of students in a classroom setting • Strong communication and interpersonal skills • Ability to remain calm, organised, and professional under pressure • Flexible and proactive approach to supporting schools • Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply) Why Join GSL Education: • Excellent weekly rates for education professionals • Build classroom leadership and behaviour management experience • Access to training and development opportunities • Support from dedicated education recruitment consultants • Opportunity to work across a variety of school settings and gain valuable experience 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 providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the South Yorkshire. For more information or to register your interest in ‘ 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.