Social Science Cover Supervisor

GSL Education
Tower Hamlets, Greater London
Social Science Cover Supervisor
Location: Tower Hamlets
Salary: £175 - £265 per day
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Long Term until July 2027
Part Time: 4 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Social Science Cover Supervisor
GSL Education is looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Social Science Cover Supervisor to join a comprehensive girls' school and sixth form in Tower Hamlets. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident Social Science Cover Supervisor who enjoys working with young people and can create a calm, positive and focused classroom environment.

As a Social Science Cover Supervisor , you will play an important role in supporting students' learning by supervising classes in the absence of their usual teachers. You will deliver pre-set work, maintain high standards of behaviour and ensure students remain engaged and focused throughout each lesson.

Why Join as a Social Science Cover Supervisor?
This Social Science Cover Supervisor role offers the opportunity to work in a supportive school environment where staff are committed to helping students achieve their full potential. The successful Social Science Cover Supervisor will become a valued member of the school community and gain further experience working within a secondary school and sixth-form setting.

Responsibilities

* Work as a Social Science Cover Supervisor , supervising lessons across different year groups.
* Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students complete the work set.
* Maintain a positive, calm and well-managed classroom environment.
* Support students with their learning and encourage active participation.
* Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policies.
* Monitor students' progress and provide feedback where appropriate.
* Follow school procedures relating to safeguarding, attendance and student welfare.
* Liaise with teaching staff and other members of the school team when required.

Requirements

* Previous experience working as a Social Science Cover Supervisor or in a similar school-based role.
* Experience working with secondary-age students is essential.
* A good understanding of Social Science subjects such as Sociology, Psychology or related areas is desirable.
* Strong classroom management and communication skills.
* The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
* A reliable, organised and professional approach to work.
* QTS is desirable , but not essential.
* A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
* The ability to work Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

If you are an experienced Social Science Cover Supervisor looking for a new opportunity in Tower Hamlets, GSL Education would love to hear from you. This Social Science Cover Supervisor position is ideal for someone who is passionate about education, confident managing classrooms and keen to make a positive contribution to students' learning.

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.

GSL offers equal opportunities to applicants from all members of the community.

For more information or to register your interest in the "Social Science 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.
Posted 2026-09-21

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