Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460 - £650 per week
Contract Type: Full time, long-term / Day-to-day
Start Date: Immediately
Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting students’ learning? An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and reliable Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming school in Barnsley. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience or further their career in education.
About the School:
The school prides itself on creating a positive and respectful learning environment where students are encouraged to take responsibility for their progress. With a strong emphasis on high expectations and supportive pastoral care, the school ensures that every learner feels valued and motivated. Staff work collaboratively to maintain consistency across departments, promoting both academic achievement and personal development. The school fosters resilience, ambition, and mutual respect among its diverse student community.
About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring that students remain engaged and on task. You will supervise classes across a range of subjects, manage behaviour effectively, and provide feedback to teaching staff.
Responsibilities:
• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain on task with set work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies, promoting a focused learning environment.
• Provide clear instructions and support to students to facilitate independent learning.
• Collect and return completed work to the relevant teacher, offering feedback on lesson outcomes.
• Support students of varying abilities, ensuring inclusivity and engagement.
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain a safe classroom environment at all times.
Qualifications:
• Previous experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting is desirable.
• Strong classroom management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confidence in leading a classroom independently.
• A proactive, flexible, and professional approach to work.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a supportive school environment in Barnsley. To apply for the position of Cover Supervisor, please submit your CV today.
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 2 years.
• Have a DBS registered to the update service or be happy to apply for one with GSL Education.
For more information or to apply, please contact Sam Scott at GSL Education ((url removed)) as soon as possible. To work with GSL Education as a Cover Supervisor, please apply via the application link