Cover Supervisors - Secondary Schools

Location: Barnsley and surrounding areas
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Position: Cover Supervisor
Contract: Flexible - Daily, Short-Term and Long-Term Assignments
Salary: Competitive rates of pay

Make a Difference in the Classroom - Join Tradewind Recruitment!

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking enthusiastic, reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to work across a number of our partnership secondary schools in the Barnsley area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and enjoy working with young people. Whether you are an experienced Cover Supervisor, a recent graduate considering a career in teaching, or someone with experience working with young people, we would love to hear from you!

Working across a variety of welcoming and supportive secondary school environments, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning by supervising classes and delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the regular teacher.

We offer flexible opportunities, allowing you to gain valuable experience in different school settings while making a positive impact on students' education.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes of secondary school students in the absence of their usual teacher.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and ensuring students remain engaged with their learning.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Ensuring students follow school policies, procedures and expectations.
• Taking the class register and reporting any attendance concerns.
• Supporting students with their learning and providing clarification on lesson tasks where appropriate.
• Ensuring students complete the work set by the absent teacher.
• Managing any classroom issues or incidents in line with school behaviour policies.
• Liaising with teaching staff and other school personnel regarding student progress, behaviour and any concerns.
• Ensuring classrooms are left tidy and resources are appropriately managed.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive and respectful learning environment for all students.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will need:

• Experience working with children or young people, ideally within an educational setting.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence and the ability to lead a classroom of secondary-aged students.
• A positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• The ability to use your own initiative and remain calm under pressure.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people's learning and development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Desirable:

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant or within a secondary school.
• A degree or relevant qualification.
• Experience working with students with additional learning needs.
• A passion for a particular subject area.

What Tradewind Recruitment Can Offer You

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work across a range of secondary schools in the Barnsley area.
• Access to long-term and short-term assignments.
• Valuable experience within the education sector.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Opportunities to build relationships with local schools and secure longer-term positions.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding and recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and verification of qualifications and employment history, in line with current safeguarding guidance.

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about education, confident working with young people and looking for a rewarding and flexible opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

For more information please call 0114 287 0650 or email your CV to Fiona.rhoadhouse@twrecruitment.com

Apply today to become part of our growing team of Cover Supervisors!