Cover Supervisor

Barnsley Academy; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Professional development

Pension scheme

Staff discounts

INSET days

Flexible work options

Job summary

Barnsley Academy in Barnsley invites applications for a Cover Supervisor to support learning during short-term teacher absences. You will supervise whole classes, follow set work, and help students stay engaged in activities across 11-16 age range.

The role offers a permanent, full-time contract with 37.5 hours per week across 39 weeks, with a supportive environment within United Learning and opportunities for professional development and a values-based approach to Ambition, Determination and

Qualifications

• Experience supporting students aged 11–16.
• Ability to implement work set by teachers/senior staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Follow work set by teaching staff and ensure completion of tasks.
• Help manage student behaviour and support engagement in activities.
• Be flexible to work across departments and age ranges daily.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication with youth

Behaviour management

Flexibility

Role modelling

Job description

Job title: Cover Supervisor Location: Barnsley Academy, Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3DL Starting salary: Band 2 FTE of £27,348.00 per annum pro rata (actual of £23,598.17) Contract: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks Start date: As soon as possible Barnsley Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and hardworking Cover Supervisor to complement our existing team. Main duties will be to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher under the guidance of work set from teaching/senior staff. This will include the implementation of work programmes, manage student behaviour and assist students in relevant activities. The recent Ofsted report (January 2025) highlights that "the school is a welcoming and vibrant place", "is aspirational for what pupils can achieve", and "has high expectations for pupils' behaviour." Inspectors noted that "Leaders know the school well", "ensure that staff have the support and training that they need", and that "staff feel supported by the school." Barnsley Academy is a UNICEF Gold Rights Respecting school, reflecting our commitment to achieving equity for all students, leading to the best possible personal and academic outcomes. Please watch our Welcome Video to find out how our values of Ambition, Determination and Respect underpin everything that staff and students do here at Barnsley Academy: Barnsley Academy > Video The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Barnsley Academy is an 11-16 secondary. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out 'the Best in Everyone' and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay.
• Excellent facilities and resources in a respectful working environment.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other's professional development.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of schools in the country with opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions, a paid personal leave day each year, and a generous staff discount scheme.
• Three extra INSET days for planning per year.
• Access to a free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Health Cash Plan.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

• Confident in their ability to manage a whole class of students within the age range 11 to 16.
• Able to communicate appropriately and effectively with young people.
• Able to manage behaviour in the classroom to ensure students remain engaged in set work.
• Flexible to work throughout the school within different departments and with different age ranges daily.
• Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
• Someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and who will inspire our students to achieve their potential.
• Act as a role model to students so professionalism and confidentiality will be key attributes.

Employment Conditions

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

Application Process and Deadlines

Application Closing Date: By midnight on 04 October 2026. Shortlisting W/C 5 October 2026. Interviews W/C 12 October 2026. If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact [e-mail]