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Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Barnsley
Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract Type: Day-to-day / Long Term, Full-time / Part-time
Do you have the confidence and presence to keep students focused and learning when the teacher is away?
GSL Education are seeking reliable and proactive Cover Supervisors to work in schools across Barnsley.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom to oversee pre-set lessons, ensuring students remain engaged and complete their work to a high standard. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young people and are looking to build valuable school-based experience or progress into teaching.
Main Responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor:
Supervise classes across a range of subjects during teacher absences
Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and keep students on task
Maintain a calm, focused, and respectful classroom environment
Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
Support students with completing assigned work
Provide clear instructions and guidance where needed
Report any concerns or incidents to relevant staff
Ensure a safe and supportive learning environment
Requirements of a Cover Supervisor:
Experience working with young people is desirable
Strong classroom management and communication skills
Ability to follow lesson plans accurately and confidently
A proactive, flexible, and reliable approach
Confidence in leading groups independently
A genuine interest in education and supporting student progress
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing a new application.
As an ethical, independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff across the UK.
To work with GSL Education in this role, you should:
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold an up-to-date CV with two references from 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 register your interest in the Cover Supervisor role, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your full and up-to-date CV. Alternatively, you can find Sam Scott on the GSL Education website to discuss this opportunity furtherDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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