Job description
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 a rewarding opportunity in education? A supportive secondary school in Barnsley is seeking a dependable Cover Supervisor to join their team.
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, manage behaviour and help students stay focused throughout the lesson. This role offers the chance to gain valuable experience across different subjects while making a positive contribution to students' learning and progress.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school provides a structured and supportive environment where students are encouraged to work hard and achieve their potential. Staff work closely together to maintain high standards of behaviour, promote positive relationships and ensure pupils receive consistent support throughout the school day.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
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Follow lesson plans and ensure students understand the work provided.
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Maintain positive classroom behaviour and address issues calmly and consistently.
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Support students with their learning where appropriate.
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Ensure the classroom remains safe, orderly and focused.
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Provide relevant feedback to teaching staff following lessons.
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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A calm, organised and adaptable approach.
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Ability to follow instructions and work independently.
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Confidence working with students across different year groups.
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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.
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.