Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 04 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £90 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 December 2025 |
| Location: | Barnsley, South Yorkshire, LS1 5AA |
| Company: | Randstad Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | PR-1471543_1764849461 |
Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people?
Do you possess the confidence to manage a classroom effectively in the absence of a teacher?
Could you thrive in a supportive, dynamic secondary school environment?
The Role of a Cover Supervisor
This is an essential, challenging, and rewarding position within a respected secondary setting in the area of Barnsley. The Cover Supervisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the continuity of student learning during short-term teacher absences. The successful candidate will be a full-time professional, beginning in January.
About the Secondary School
This particular academy, located in the area of Barnsley, is part of a high-achieving multi-academy trust known for its rapid improvements and commitment to raising student aspirations. It is a school where staff are dedicated to transforming outcomes for every student, regardless of their background. The school fosters a culture where both students and staff are supported to reach their full potential
Requirements
- Prior experience working with secondary school-aged young people (e.g., in a paid or voluntary capacity).
- A genuine passion for supporting young people's learning and development.
- Eligibility to work in the UK.
- Enhanced Child DBS on the updated service (Willingness to apply for one)
Essential Skills & Attributes
- Impeccable behaviour management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Proactive and resilient approach to challenges.
- Flexibility to cover a wide range of subjects.
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
- Supervising pre-set work across various subjects and year groups.
- Managing classroom behaviour effectively and adhering to the school's policy.
- Ensuring students remain focused on their tasks and complete the work set.
- Promoting a positive and productive learning environment at all times.
- Responding to any immediate issues or emergencies that arise during the lesson.
- Explaining tasks and instructions clearly to students.
- Collecting completed student work and returning it to the appropriate department.
- Reporting any significant behaviour issues or concerns to the relevant staff member.
- Maintaining high professional standards and confidentiality.
- Supporting the overall daily operation of the school by being flexible and reliable.
What We Offer:
- A supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
- The chance to make a significant impact on the lives of students.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- A Refer a Friend scheme where you could earn a £300 Love2shop voucher (subject to terms and conditions).
Could this be the ideal role for you?
Click "Apply Now" to submit your application for the role of a Cover Supervisor. For more information, please contact sheffield@randstadeducation.co.uk or call 01142743765 to speak to the secondary team.