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: Immediately
Are you comfortable taking the lead in a classroom and helping students stay on track with their learning? A secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to support its teaching team and ensure lessons continue smoothly when teachers are absent.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll take responsibility for supervising classes across different subjects, following lesson plans prepared by teachers and ensuring students complete their assigned work. You'll need to communicate instructions clearly, manage classroom behaviour and adapt to the needs of different groups throughout the day. This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your classroom management skills while gaining valuable experience in a school setting.
About the School:
The school values a respectful, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning. Staff work collaboratively to maintain consistent expectations, support positive behaviour and ensure pupils feel safe and ready to learn.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared lesson materials.
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Explain tasks clearly and ensure students understand the work set.
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Maintain good classroom behaviour and encourage students to stay focused.
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Support pupils in completing their work independently.
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Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding requirements.
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Report any behavioural concerns or incidents to the appropriate staff.
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Provide feedback to teachers on completed work and any issues that arise during lessons.
Requirements:
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Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confident communication and classroom management skills.
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A patient, organised and adaptable approach.
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The ability to lead a class and maintain a positive learning environment.
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Confidence following instructions and managing different classroom situations.
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A genuine interest in supporting young people's education.
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Previous experience in a school or similar 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're ready to take on a classroom leadership role and help students make the most of their school day, we'd welcome your application.
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 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.