Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools | Barnsley

Location: Barnsley
Company: Teaching Personnel
Pay: £95–£115 per day 
Start Date: Immediate / Ongoing
Contract: Flexible day-to-day and long-term roles

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a Cover Supervisor to work across secondary schools in Barnsley. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience working with young people to gain valuable classroom experience.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise lessons during teacher absence and ensure students remain engaged with the work set by the school. The Cover Supervisor role is ideal for candidates looking to gain experience before progressing into teaching or further education roles.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-set lesson materials, manage classroom behaviour, and maintain a positive learning environment. The successful Cover Supervisor will ensure students remain on task and follow school behaviour policies throughout the school day.

You will also provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons and support students in completing their work effectively.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor who:

• Holds a UK-recognised degree or relevant experience working with young people
• Has strong communication and classroom management skills
• Is adaptable, professional, and organised
• Has an interest in education or teaching

Experience as a Cover Supervisor, tutor, coach, mentor, or youth worker is desirable but not essential.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay of £95–£115
• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Opportunities across Barnsley secondary schools
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Free safeguarding and CPD training
• Pathways into long-term roles or teacher training

Safeguarding

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, identity checks, and satisfactory references in line with safer recruitment guidelines.

Apply today to start working as a Cover Supervisor in Barnsley schools with Teaching Personnel

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.
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