Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor  Location: Barnsley Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £110-£130 per day (Depending on experience)  Are you confident delivering set work to pupils in an engaging teaching style?  Are you a people person who has a knowledgeable background with challenging behaviour?  Do you have experience in mentoring, tutoring, teaching, or education?  TeacherActive are proud to be working with several fantastic mainstream secondary schools in Barnsley who are always on the lookout for dedicated Cover Supervisors to work on a part time or full time basis. I am looking for Cover Supervisors who are confident Covering and managing a classroom, delivering work set by the Teacher and ensuring pupils are engaged - managing any potential challenging behaviours that may arise effectively and according to the School policies.  Our amazing Cover Supervisor will be someone who:  Is highly organised  Has brilliant attention to detail  Has excellent communication skills   Is flexible  Is patient  Loves working with young people  Can work well as part of a team   The responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor include but are not limited to:  Covering pre-planned lessons across a multitude of subjects  Managing the classroom and supervising pupils  Helping pupils carry out pre-arranged tasks and exercises set out by the teacher  Responding to pupil’s questions and helping with their set work  Collecting all completed work at the end of the class to be passed on to the teacher  Reporting back to the teacher or staff about the behaviour of the class and work carried out according to the school’s procedure and processes  Dealing with any immediate issues such as emergencies in complete accordance with the school’s procedures and policies  In return, the successful teacher will receive/have access to:  A team of dedicated consultants ready to answer any questions and assist you with an easy onboarding process  TeacherActive referral scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend *Terms and conditions apply*  Market leading rates of pay   CPD Courses as part of the My-Progression channel  Guaranteed Payment Scheme *Terms and Conditions apply*  Possible qualifications required are Level 2 Award in Support Work in Schools, Level 2 Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools, or Level 3 Certificate in Cover Supervision of Pupils in Schools. These are desired but not essential.  If you believe you are the right fit for the role please contact David Hague on (phone number removed) or or apply now and I will contact you. About TeacherActive TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates. Equal Opportunities Statement TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services. Safeguarding and DBS Compliance Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.  Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment