Love being in the classroom but want a bit more flexibility? This Cover Supervisor role could be just the ticket.
We're looking for confident, classroom-savvy people to step into secondary schools across Barnsley, keeping lessons running smoothly when teachers are away. No planning. No marking. Just you, a classroom, and your ability to keep things ticking along nicely.
What you'll be doing:
Supervising pre-set lessons in the absence of the class teacher
Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students engaged
Delivering a positive learning environment—your style, your flair
Reporting back on the day’s progress
You’ll need:
Experience working with young people (in schools, youth work, coaching or similar)
A calm, friendly manner and strong behaviour management
A flexible approach and quick-thinking attitude
Confidence to lead a room solo—we’ve got your back
Teaching qualification not required—we’ll provide full support and training to get you classroom-ready.
Why join our cover crew?
Pick your days—we work around you
Weekly pay (PAYE)—no umbrella faff
Local schools who appreciate good cover
1:1 consultant support who’ll get to know what works for you
FREE online CPD including our Thrive training—boost your skills and stand out
Sound like your kind of gig? Let’s get you booked in.
Apply now and we’ll be in touch for a quick chat about your availability and preferences.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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