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Cover Supervisor

8 days ago

$26000–$31200 yearly

Barnsley

Thinking about teaching, but not quite ready to dive into full planning and marking? Or maybe you love the buzz of the classroom and want something flexible that still makes a real impact. This could be your sweet spot. We’re working with a range of welcoming secondary schools across Barnsley looking for confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to keep lessons running smoothly when teachers are away. No teaching qualification needed, just strong presence, good energy, and the ability to keep a class on track. What you’ll be doing You’ll step into the classroom, deliver pre-set work, and keep things ticking along. Think of yourself as the steady hand in the room. Supervising whole classes during teacher absence Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials Managing behaviour and keeping students focused Supporting students with their work where needed Creating a calm, positive classroom environment No late-night planning. No marking marathons. Just good, solid classroom experience. What schools are looking for You don’t need to be a qualified teacher, but you do need confidence and a calm, can-do attitude. Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work, tutoring – it all counts) Strong communication and presence in a classroom Ability to think on your feet and stay organised A positive, resilient approach A genuine interest in education If you’ve ever been told “you’d be great in a classroom”, this is your sign. Why this role works Whether you’re exploring teaching, building school experience, or just want flexible work that actually feels worthwhile, this role gives you: Classroom experience across different schools and year groups Flexibility, choose the days that suit you A chance to build confidence before teacher training Consistent work in schools that value good cover staff A foot in the door for long-term or permanent roles What you’ll get with Protocol Education We keep things simple, supportive, and straight-talking: Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella faff Free access to our CPD Academy A friendly consultant who actually listens Local schools that match your style and preferences Easy booking system with clear communication A little extra that makes a big difference We always ask our Cover Supervisors about Thrive training. If you’ve already got it, brilliant, schools love it. If not, no stress, we offer FREE Thrive training to help you understand behaviour, build stronger relationships with students, and stand out in the classroom. It’s one of those things that makes a real difference, both for you and the pupils you support. Ready to give it a go? If you’re looking for a role that’s flexible, rewarding, and gets you right into the heart of school life, this could be the one. Apply now or drop us a message for a chat, we’ll keep it simple and honest. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website

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