Primary Cover Supervisor in Doncaster

Job Title: Primary Cover Supervisor in Doncaster

Job Title: Cover Supervisor (Primary)
Location: Doncaster
Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role:

As a Primary Cover Supervisor, you will supervise lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged with the work provided. You will encourage positive behaviour, provide classroom support where needed and help maintain a calm, structured learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers or experienced education professionals looking to build their primary school experience.

About the School:

This inclusive primary school is committed to creating a supportive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their best. Staff work closely together to provide high-quality education, promote positive behaviour and support pupils' personal development in a caring atmosphere.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 using lesson plans provided by the class teacher.
• Encourage pupils to remain engaged and complete their learning activities.
• Maintain positive behaviour in line with the school's policies.
• Support pupils with their learning while promoting independence.
• Record attendance and provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable.
• Confidence managing groups of pupils across a range of primary year groups.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, patient and adaptable approach.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• An enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or willingness to apply for one through GSL Education.

To work with GSL Education as a Primary Cover Supervisor, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• Have an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service or be willing to apply for one through GSL Education.

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.

Benefits:

• We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses.
• In addition to that, GSL Education are currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).