Calling all Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Support Workers

Principal Education; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and ongoing support

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Principal Education is seeking Cover Supervisors for Barnet-based secondary schools. The role involves supervising classes when teachers are absent, delivering prepared activities, and supporting students to maintain a positive learning environment.

Applicants should have experience with children or young people, hold an Enhanced DBS, and demonstrate strong interpersonal and behavioural management skills. Flexible hours are available to suit schools' needs.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is required.
• Enhanced DBS is required.
• Strong communication and behavioural management skills.
• Ability to adapt to different classroom settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about any issues or successes during cover lessons.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Flexible

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Cover Supervisors – Secondary Schools in Barnet

Location: Barnet, London

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours

About the Role:

Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Barnet secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students’ behaviour and engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.
• Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about any issues or successes during cover lessons.

Person Specification:

• Experience working with children or young people (e.g., as a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to a variety of classroom settings.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
• Must hold an Enhanced DBS

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and flexible working hours.
• Training and ongoing support to develop classroom management skills.
• Opportunities to gain experience in schools, with potential for further career progression.
• The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students