Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460–£650 per week (Depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time

Are you confident, adaptable and passionate about making a positive difference to young people’s learning and classroom experience?

GSL Education South Yorkshire Branch are currently seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to work with schools across Barnsley.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and ensuring pupils remain focused, engaged and on task. You will manage classroom behaviour, provide clear guidance and support pupils in completing their assigned work. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a school setting while making a positive contribution to pupils’ learning and classroom experience.

Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:

  • Supervise classes in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
  • Deliver and support pre-planned lessons and learning activities provided by teaching staff.
  • Maintain a positive, safe and orderly classroom environment.
  • Manage pupil behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
  • Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete the work set by their teacher.
  • Take accurate registers and report any attendance or behaviour concerns.
  • Provide appropriate support to pupils during lessons where required.
  • Monitor pupils' progress and provide feedback to relevant teaching staff.
  • Support pupils across different subjects, year groups and ability levels.
  • Follow school safeguarding, health and safety and behaviour procedures at all times.

Requirements of a Cover Supervisor:

  • Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
  • Previous experience in a school, education, youth work or similar setting is advantageous.
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.
  • Ability to build positive and professional relationships with pupils.
  • Confident, calm and adaptable approach to managing different classroom situations.
  • A degree or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.
  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  • An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.

As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the South Yorkshire.

For more information or to register your interest in the “Cover Supervisor” role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.