Job description
Looking for a Cover Supervisor in Barnsley!
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460 - £650 per week (depending on experience and qualifications)
Contract Type: Long-term / Temporary, Full-time / Part-time
Start Date: Immediate Start
Are you confident managing a classroom and looking for an opportunity to make a difference in a school setting? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a dependable Cover Supervisor to support pupils with their learning.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes when their usual teacher is unavailable. You will deliver pre-set work, manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain engaged and on task throughout the lesson.
The role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, communicates clearly and can confidently maintain a calm and well-structured classroom environment.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school provides a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to work hard, behave positively and take pride in their education. Staff work collaboratively to maintain clear expectations and ensure students receive consistent support throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes and ensure pupils complete work set by teaching staff.
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Manage classroom behaviour calmly and consistently.
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Support pupils with their learning where appropriate.
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Follow lesson plans and school procedures effectively.
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Maintain a safe, orderly and focused classroom environment.
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Provide relevant feedback to teaching staff following lessons.
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Adapt confidently to different classes, subjects and year groups.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confident classroom management and communication skills.
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Ability to supervise groups of pupils independently.
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A calm, reliable and professional approach.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions.
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Genuine interest in supporting pupils within an educational setting.
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Experience in a school or similar environment is advantageous.
To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:
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Have the right to work in the UK.
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Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
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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.
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).
If you're ready to support pupils and take on a rewarding role within a school environment, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply for this Cover Supervisor role, please submit your full and up-to-date CV today.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout South Yorkshire.
For more information or to register your interest in this role, or to be considered, please click 'apply now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Paul Zivkovic at GSL Education South Yorkshire will be in touch shortly.