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
Do you enjoy working with young people and have the confidence to lead a classroom? A welcoming secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a dependable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support its teaching team.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will help ensure students stay engaged with their learning when their regular teachers are absent. You will supervise lessons across different subjects, deliver pre-prepared work and manage classroom behaviour to keep the day running smoothly. This is a rewarding opportunity to build your experience in education while helping students maintain their progress and routine.
About the School:
This supportive secondary school places a strong emphasis on high standards, positive relationships and an inclusive approach to education. Staff work closely together to create a well-managed learning environment where students are encouraged to participate, develop their abilities and make the most of their education.
Responsibilities:
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Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of teaching staff.
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Deliver pre-planned lesson activities and ensure students understand the tasks set.
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Maintain appropriate classroom behaviour and address any disruption.
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Encourage students to remain focused and complete their assigned work.
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Provide assistance with learning activities where appropriate.
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Report any concerns, incidents or significant issues to the relevant school staff.
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Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times.
Requirements:
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Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
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Confidence in leading and managing a classroom independently.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A flexible approach to working across different subjects and year groups.
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The ability to manage challenging situations calmly and professionally.
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A positive attitude and genuine interest in working within education.
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 looking for an opportunity to put your classroom management skills to good use and gain valuable experience in education, 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.