Job description
Job Title: Cover Supervisor (CS)
Location: Barnsley
Pay Rate: £95 – £113 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day/Long-term, Part-time/Full-time
Are you enthusiastic about guiding young learners and creating a supportive, engaging classroom environment where they can succeed?
GSL Education is looking for a confident and committed Cover Supervisor to work within a friendly and inclusive school in Barnsley. In this role, you will step into lessons during teacher absences, maintaining a positive atmosphere for learning and ensuring students stay on track across different subjects and year groups.
Responsibilities of a CS:
- Supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task during lessons.
- Implementing the planned learning activities and maintaining classroom routines.
- Supporting students with additional needs when required.
- Maintaining a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment.
To be successful as a Cover Supervisor, you should:
- Have experience working with children in a school or educational setting.
- Be confident, organised, and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Hold an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or be willing to apply for one.
- Provide a full, up-to-date CV with explanations for any gaps in employment in the last 10 years.
What GSL Education offers:
- Competitive daily pay rates.
- Access to a network of local schools.
- Dedicated support from experienced education consultants.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and training.
- Commitment to high-quality placements and career progression.
If you’re dedicated to creating a supportive and enriching educational journey for children, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become an essential part of a compassionate school team inBarnsley.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and 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 across the UK.
To apply for the Cover Supervisor role in Barnsley, click ‘apply now’ to submit your CV. One of our consultants will be in touch to discuss your application.