School-Based Cover Supervisor — Lead KS3/4 Classes

Pk-Education; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education is working with a Barnsley secondary school to recruit a permanent Cover Supervisor from September 2026. You will lead classrooms across KS3 and KS4, delivering pre-set lessons and ensuring students stay engaged when teachers are absent.

This is a school-based role with strong behaviour systems and visible senior leadership backing. The ideal candidate will have experience with young people, strong behaviour management, and a desire to pursue teaching or pastoral support, ideally

Qualifications

• Has experience working with young people.
• Can confidently manage behaviour and maintain standards.
• Is considering a future career in teaching or pastoral support.
• Wants consistency within one school setting.
• Backgrounds in coaching, youth work, behaviour support, or mentoring are valued.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Ensure students stay engaged and classrooms remain purposeful during teacher absence.
• Maintain high behavioural standards and support collective learning.

Skills

Student engagement

Behaviour management

Career in teaching

Consistency in school

Job description

PK Education is working with a Barnsley secondary school to recruit a permanent Cover Supervisor from September 2026. You will lead classrooms across KS3 and KS4, delivering pre-set lessons and ensuring students stay engaged when teachers are absent.

This is a school-based role with strong behaviour systems and visible senior leadership backing. The ideal candidate will have experience with young people, strong behaviour management, and a desire to pursue teaching or pastoral support, ideally