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 comfortable taking charge of a classroom and helping students stay focused when their regular teacher is away? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to support its daily teaching and learning.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom during teacher absences, making sure students can continue with their lessons and complete the work provided. You'll supervise a variety of subjects, explain lesson activities, manage classroom behaviour and offer guidance to students when needed. No two days are quite the same, making this a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and can adapt to different classroom settings.
About the School:
This secondary school places great importance on creating a respectful and supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to take pride in their learning. The staff team works closely together to maintain clear expectations, positive behaviour and a consistent approach to pupils' education.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across different subjects during teacher absences.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson activities and ensure students understand their work.
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Maintain good classroom discipline and address disruptive behaviour appropriately.
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Encourage students to remain focused and complete the tasks set.
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Provide guidance and assistance while promoting independent learning.
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Follow school policies and report any concerns to the relevant staff.
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Maintain a safe, organised 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 give clear instructions and manage a group of students.
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A patient, approachable and adaptable manner.
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Confidence dealing with challenging behaviour.
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Ability to use your initiative and work independently when required.
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A genuine interest in education and supporting young people's development.
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 looking for an opportunity to build your experience in education while making a difference to students' school days, we'd be pleased to hear from you. Submit your CV today to be considered.
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.