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
Do you enjoy taking the lead, keeping young people engaged and making sure learning continues even when their regular teacher is away? A secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a confident and dependable Cover Supervisor to join their team for an immediate start.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students stay on task and complete the work provided. You will work across different subjects and year groups, adapting to the needs of each class while maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. This role is ideal if you enjoy working with young people and are looking to gain further experience within a school setting.
About the School:
The school is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and personally. With an emphasis on positive behaviour, mutual respect and high expectations, staff work together to ensure students receive consistent support throughout their education.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects during teachers' planned and unplanned absences.
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Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain tasks clearly to students.
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Maintain classroom discipline and address behavioural issues appropriately.
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Keep students engaged and encourage them to complete the work set.
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Adapt to different classroom environments and year groups.
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Report any concerns, incidents or issues to the relevant teaching staff.
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Ensure school policies and classroom expectations are followed.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confidence in leading a classroom and managing student behaviour.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A flexible and adaptable approach to working across different subjects.
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Ability to remain calm and professional when dealing with challenging situations.
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A positive attitude and genuine interest in supporting young people's education.
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Previous experience in a school or similar educational 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 are ready to bring your classroom skills to a new environment and make a positive contribution to students' learning, we would 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.