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 leading a classroom and enjoy helping students stay focused on their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is seeking a dependable Cover Supervisor to support pupils and keep lessons running smoothly.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for supervising classes when their usual teacher is unavailable. You will deliver the work provided, maintain a positive classroom environment and support students to remain focused and engaged throughout each lesson. This is a varied role where your confidence, organisation and ability to manage behaviour will make a real difference to the school day.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school provides a supportive and structured environment where students are encouraged to achieve their potential. Staff work closely together to maintain high expectations, positive behaviour and a strong focus on learning, while ensuring pupils feel supported in school.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes and ensure students complete the work provided by teaching staff.
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Give clear instructions and support students with lesson tasks where appropriate.
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Maintain a calm, orderly and productive classroom environment.
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Manage behaviour consistently in line with school expectations.
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Encourage students to participate positively in their learning.
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Support students across a range of subjects and abilities.
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Communicate relevant information or concerns to teaching and pastoral staff.
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Ensure pupils remain safe and appropriately supervised throughout lessons.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confident classroom management and strong communication skills.
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A calm, consistent and professional approach.
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Ability to establish clear boundaries and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
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Good organisation and the ability to work independently.
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A genuine commitment to supporting students in their education.
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Experience in a school or education setting 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 are ready to make a positive difference in the classroom and are interested in this opportunity, submit your CV today.
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.