Cover supervisor

• Contract: Permanent, full-time  

• Term-time only + 5 days     

• Salary: £24,022 per annum

• Hours: 40 hours per week   

• Start date: As soon as possible subject to recruitment checks

We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our Senior School team and play an important role in supporting pupils’ learning and the smooth running of the school. 

Working with pupils aged 11–18, you will supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring that work set by teaching colleagues is completed in a calm, purposeful and positive learning environment. You will build strong relationships with pupils, establish clear expectations and support positive engagement and behaviour. The role may also include delivering PSHE lessons using materials and resources provided by the school. 

The successful candidate will be a confident and effective communicator with strong organisational and classroom management skills. You will be able to establish positive relationships with young people, motivate and encourage them in their learning, and respond calmly and flexibly to a range of situations. You will be confident working independently while exercising sound judgement about when to seek advice or support. 

Experience of working with young people aged 11–18 would be advantageous, as would a degree or equivalent qualification. Above all, we are looking for someone who is reliable, approachable and resilient, with a genuine commitment to supporting pupils and helping them to make the most of their time in school. Good digital skills and GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics at grade 4/C or above are essential. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative school community and to gain broad experience of working with pupils across a wide range of subjects and age groups. When classroom cover is not required, you will contribute to the wider life of the school through supervision duties, support for examinations, trips and other activities as required. 

You will share our commitment to safeguarding, equality and diversity, and to creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating environment in which every pupil is encouraged to thrive. 

About GSAL   

At GSAL, we are committed to promoting equity and diversity, safeguarding the welfare of children and young people, and providing a safe, supportive environment for learning and development. If you share these values, we would love to hear from you.    

GSAL was awarded North Independent School of the Year 2024 and Independent Secondary School of the Decade in 2021. GSAL was also recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 in the Big Organisation category, and continues to be a friendly, fun and supportive environment with high investment in pupil and colleague wellbeing, while insisting upon and maintaining high expectations.    

Benefits   

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 15 weeks taking into account the 5 paid plus days)       

• Significant discount on school fees (eligibility applies)        

• Subsidised childcare provided for colleagues’ children during school INSET days (from the age of 3 up to age 11)      

• Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)        

• Training and CPD available including 5+ inset days    

• Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 available during school lunchtimes plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate    

• Access to our GP provider, Health hero          

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Perkbox, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions        

• Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Perkbox discounts for teachers and Extras       

• Beautiful lunch time walking routes around our 100+ acre site        

• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleague use within set times as well as staff classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps        

• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work            

• Free car parking available on site          

• Use of the school’s extensive library facility        

• Generous leave of absence scheme to support our employees when they need it          

• Opportunity to be involved in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, well-being committee or volunteer for community events    

      

How to apply     

Complete the online GSAL application form. For any enquiries about the vacancy, feel free to contact vacancies@gsal.org.uk     

More information about the role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we cannot offer tours ahead of the interview date.

Closing date for applications: 08:00 Monday 16 November

Interview date: To be confirmed