Cover Supervisor
4 days ago
Colchester
Location: Colchester\n\nSalary: £110-£140 per day\n\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nCan you command a classroom, build positive relationships with young people, and inspire students to stay focused on their learning? Are you considering a future career in teaching and looking for hands-on classroom experience? If so, this Cover Supervisor opportunity could be the perfect next step.\n\nGSL Education are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and proactive Cover Supervisor to join a supportive and forward-thinking secondary school in Grays. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, teaching assistants, or experienced education professionals looking to gain valuable classroom experience and develop their career within education and training.\n\nAs a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task with their learning. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive learning environment while supporting students across a range of subjects and year groups.\n\nThis role is ideal for candidates considering a future career in teaching, teacher training, education, youth work, or pastoral support.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nSupervise whole-class learning during teacher absences\nDeliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of secondary subjects\nMaintain strong classroom behaviour management and positive learning environments\nSupport students with classwork, engagement, and lesson participation\nEncourage student progress, confidence, and independent learning\nProvide feedback to teaching staff regarding student behaviour and attainment\nSupport students across Key Stages 3 and 4\nPromote positive behaviour, safeguarding, and high expectations throughout the school day\nAssist with exam invigilation, school trips, enrichment activities, and wider school events where required\nRequirements:\n\nStrong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills\nConfident managing classroom behaviour and leading groups of young people\nAbility to build positive relationships with students, staff, and parents\nFlexible, adaptable, and resilient within a fast-paced secondary school environment\nA passion for education, student wellbeing, and supporting young people’s development\nPrevious experience working with young people, schools, sports coaching, tutoring, mentoring, or youth work is desirable but not essential\nWhat We Offer:\n\nCompetitive daily pay rates\nA supportive and collaborative secondary school environment\nOpportunities for ongoing CPD, training, and career progression\nExcellent experience for aspiring teachers, graduates, and education professionals\nFlexible work opportunities within education and training\nDedicated support from experienced education consultants\nPlease be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection. Successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS on the update service or completing an application for a new check.\n\nGSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency dedicated to providing high-quality teaching and support staff to schools across Greater London and Essex.\n\nIf you are interested in this Cover Supervisor role in Grays, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your up-to-date CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly