Job Description
Cover Supervisor - Secondary School (Barrow-in-Furness)
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Start Date: 1st June 2026
End Date: 20th July 2026 (Summer Break)
Contract: Full-Time (5 Days Per Week)
Pay: £95 - £125 per day
Are you looking for consistent, full-time work in Barrow for the Summer Term?
Tradewind are seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join a vibrant mainstream secondary school in Barrow-in-Furness. This position offers a guaranteed full-time schedule from 1st June until the end of the academic year in July.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals to gain high-volume classroom experience in a supportive Furness-based school.
The Role
* Classroom Oversight: Leading lessons for students aged 11-16, ensuring they remain focused and productive while their regular teacher is absent.
* Work Delivery: Implementing pre-set lesson plans across various subjects-no subject specialism or prior planning is required.
* Behaviour Management: Maintaining a positive learning environment by following the school's established behaviour and rewards policies.
* Student Support: Assisting students with queries and providing the encouragement they need to complete their set tasks.
* Zero Planning/Marking: Enjoy the benefits of school-based work without the evening workload of planning or grading.
The Ideal Candidate
* Confident Presence: Ability to command a classroom and engage with groups of teenagers effectively.
* Local Knowledge: Ideally based in or around Barrow, Dalton, or Ulverston for an easy daily commute.
* Resilient Attitude: A calm, patient approach to managing classroom dynamics.
* Experience: Previous experience in a school, youth coaching, or a leadership role is highly beneficial.
* Availability: Must be able to commit to the full 5-day-a-week schedule until the summer holidays.
Why Work in This Barrow School?
* Modern Facilities: Benefit from working in a school with updated technology and learning spaces.
* Community Spirit: Join a dedicated staff team known for their welcoming and collaborative culture.
* Convenient Location: Well-linked for those travelling via the A590 or local Barrow rail links.
* Future Opportunities: Many of our short-term cover roles lead to long-term or permanent contracts for the new academic year in September.
How to Apply
If you are a motivated individual ready to support a Barrow secondary school this June, please click 'Apply Now' or email your CV to
For an immediate discussion regarding this role, please call Christina Grindy on