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 confident leading a classroom and able to keep students motivated and on task? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a capable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to help maintain continuity in students' learning.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes during teachers' planned or unexpected absences, ensuring students can continue with their lessons in a well-managed environment. You will deliver pre-prepared work, manage classroom behaviour and provide guidance to students throughout the school day. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in education while making a meaningful contribution to students' learning.
About the School:
This inclusive secondary school places great importance on creating a positive and supportive learning environment. Staff work together to maintain high standards, encourage responsible behaviour and ensure students have the opportunity to make progress. You will be joining a team that values reliability, teamwork and a consistent approach to classroom management.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of teaching staff.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain tasks clearly to students.
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Maintain classroom discipline and manage behaviour in line with school policies.
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Keep students engaged and focused on their learning activities.
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Provide appropriate assistance to students when needed.
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Report any behavioural concerns or incidents to the relevant staff.
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Ensure a safe, orderly and productive classroom environment.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confident communication and classroom management skills.
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Ability to supervise groups of students independently.
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A patient, adaptable and approachable manner.
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Strong organisational skills and the ability to think on your feet.
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A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's development.
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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.
If you enjoy working with young people and are ready to take on a classroom-based role, we'd be pleased to hear from you.
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.