Cover Supervisor

GSL Education; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

GSL Education in Barnsley is seeking a dependable Cover Supervisor to support students and keep learning on track when teachers are absent.

You will supervise classes across different subjects, explain tasks, manage behaviour, and provide feedback to staff to help ensure lessons run smoothly and students stay engaged.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Confident communication and classroom management skills.
• A calm, professional and adaptable approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage a class independently.
• Good organisational skills and a reliable attitude.
• Previous experience in a school or education setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across different subjects during teachers' absences.
• Explain lesson tasks and ensure students complete the work provided.
• Maintain classroom discipline and promote positive behaviour.
• Encourage students to remain focused and participate in learning activities.
• Follow school policies and classroom procedures.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff about completed work and any issues that arise.

Skills

Experience with children or young ppl

Communication

Classroom management

Adaptability

Follow instructions

Organisation

Education setting

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 helping them get the most out of their lessons? A secondary school in Barnsley is looking for a dependable Cover Supervisor to support students and keep learning on track when teachers are absent.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll take charge of classes during the absence of the usual teacher, guiding students through pre-prepared work and maintaining a productive classroom environment. You'll help pupils stay focused, manage behaviour fairly and ensure lessons run smoothly. This role would suit someone who is confident leading a group, communicates well and enjoys the variety of working across different subjects.

About the School:

The school is committed to helping students make progress in a safe, supportive setting. Staff work together to maintain clear expectations, encourage positive behaviour and ensure pupils have the opportunity to engage with their learning.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across different subjects during teachers' absences.
• Explain lesson tasks and ensure students complete the work provided.
• Maintain classroom discipline and promote positive behaviour.
• Encourage students to remain focused and participate in learning activities.
• Follow school policies and classroom procedures.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff about completed work and any issues that arise.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Confident communication and classroom management skills.
• A calm, professional and adaptable approach.
• Ability to follow instructions and manage a class independently.
• Good organisational skills and a reliable attitude.
• Previous experience in a school or education setting is advantageous.

To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, you should:

• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have an up-to-date CV with two relevant references from within the last two years.
• 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're ready for a rewarding role where you can help students stay engaged and support their progress, we'd welcome your application.

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.