Cover Supervisor - Supply

GUARDIAN SELECTION LIMITED; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking Cover Supervisors to support learning in schools across Barnsley (S70 & S71). The role entails supervising classes during teacher absences and maintaining a positive classroom environment. Candidates should have experience working with young people, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage students. This position offers competitive pay rates and flexible working options. Applicants must possess an enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or be willing to apply.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates of pay

Flexible working options

Dedicated consultant support

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills required.
• Proactive, flexible, and professional attitude.
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils effectively.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and ensure continuity of learning.
• Maintain positive behaviour and a focused classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ understanding of lesson tasks.
• Manage classroom resources and ensure pupil safety.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Engaging pupils

Professional attitude

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor – Supply
Location: Barnsley (S70 & S71)
Pay Rate: £95 – £110 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long-term | Full-time / Part-time

Are you a confident, organised, and reliable Cover Supervisor looking to support learning across classrooms in the S70 & S71 areas of Barnsley, Sheffield?

GSL Education are seeking dedicated Cover Supervisors – Supply to work in schools across Barnsley (S70 & S71). This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain classroom experience while ensuring pupils continue to engage in learning during staff absences.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and ensure continuity of learning.
• Maintain positive behaviour and a focused classroom environment.
• Support pupils’ understanding of lesson tasks.
• Manage classroom resources and ensure pupil safety.
• Follow school policies on behaviour, safeguarding, and health & safety.

Requirements for the role:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• A proactive, flexible, and professional attitude.
• The ability to engage and motivate pupils effectively.
• An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What GSL Education offers:

• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Flexible working options to suit your availability.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Opportunities for professional development and school-based experience.

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.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Cover Supervisor – Supply’ role in Barnsley, Sheffield (S70 & S71), please click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your updated CV or get in touch directly with Sam Scott at [e-mail] for more information.