Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Barnsley
Pay: £460–£650 per week
Contract Type: Full-time / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately

Are you enthusiastic about working in schools and supporting pupils’ learning? A local school in Barnsley is seeking a motivated Cover Supervisor to manage classes in the absence of teachers and maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

About the School:
The school provides a structured and inclusive setting where students are supported to achieve their potential. Staff work collaboratively to maintain a positive atmosphere that encourages learning, engagement, and personal development.

About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes, ensure students remain on task, and support teaching staff with classroom management. This role is a great opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and make a difference in students’ learning.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes during teacher absence

  • Ensure students remain engaged and on task

  • Support behaviour management and maintain classroom order

  • Assist with lesson resources and classroom organisation

  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with children or in education is desirable but not essential

  • Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills

  • Reliable, professional, and adaptable approach

  • An up-to-date CV and enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or willingness to apply)

This is a rewarding opportunity to support students’ learning in Barnsley. To apply for the position of Cover Supervisor, please submit your CV now.

To work with GSL Education as a 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 2 years

  • Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one

For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at sam.scott@gsleducation.com at GSL Education.
To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the application link.