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 leading a classroom and helping students stay on track with their learning? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a Cover Supervisor to support its pupils and maintain a positive learning environment.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes when teachers are unavailable, delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and ensuring students remain engaged with their work. You will have the opportunity to build your classroom management skills, gain valuable experience in education and make a positive contribution to students' learning.
About the School:
This supportive secondary school aims to help every pupil reach their potential through clear expectations, effective teaching and positive relationships. You will join a team that values consistency, teamwork and a safe, well-managed classroom environment.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes and ensure students complete the work provided by their teachers.
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Maintain classroom discipline and promote positive behaviour.
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Explain lesson tasks clearly and help students stay focused.
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Manage classroom challenges calmly and follow the school's behaviour policies.
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Maintain a safe and orderly environment for learning.
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Report any concerns or incidents to the relevant members of staff.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Strong communication and classroom management skills.
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Confidence in leading a class and maintaining appropriate boundaries.
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A flexible, reliable and proactive approach.
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Ability to follow lesson plans and work independently.
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A genuine interest in education and helping students succeed.
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 take on a classroom-based role where you can help students stay engaged and make the most of their lessons, we'd welcome your application.
As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the local area.
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.