Cover Supervisor

Looking for a role where every day brings something different?

Whether you're a graduate thinking about a future in teaching, an experienced educator looking for flexibility, or someone with strong classroom experience ready for a new challenge, becoming a Cover Supervisor could be the perfect next step.

We're working with a range of welcoming secondary schools across Barnsley who are looking for confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to step into classrooms and keep learning on track when teachers are away.

Think of yourself as the calm in the storm. The person who walks into a classroom, sets expectations, keeps pupils engaged, and ensures the day runs smoothly.

No planning. No marking. Just great classroom presence and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour and create a positive learning environment
• Support students to stay focused and engaged with their work
• Take registers and follow school procedures
• Build confidence working with pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Gain valuable experience in a range of school settings

Every day is different. One lesson you could be supporting a science class, the next helping students tackle history, English or PE.

You don't need to be a qualified teacher to succeed in this role.

We're keen to hear from people who:

• Have experience working with young people in any capacity
• Are confident leading groups and communicating clearly
• Can think on their feet and remain calm under pressure
• Have strong behaviour management skills or transferable experience
• Are organised, professional, and reliable
• Have a genuine interest in education and supporting young people

Experience in schools is helpful, but we also welcome applications from:

• Graduates
• Sports coaches
• Youth workers
• Tutors
• Teaching Assistants
• Instructors
• Drama leaders
• Residential support workers
• Anyone with experience managing groups of young people

For many people, this role is the perfect stepping stone into teaching.

You'll gain:

✅ Hands-on classroom experience

✅ Exposure to different schools and teaching styles

✅ A chance to build confidence before teacher training

✅ Flexible working options that fit around your lifestyle

✅ Valuable experience for PGCE, SCITT or teacher training applications

And perhaps most importantly, you'll make a real difference to students' learning and confidence every single day.

We're not about throwing you into the deep end and wishing you luck.

From your first conversation, we'll take the time to understand what you're looking for and match you with schools where you'll thrive.

You'll benefit from:

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Personalised support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative provision settings
• Streamlined registration and local bookings
• Referral scheme, earn rewards for recommending friends
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Not Thrive trained yet?

Good news. Protocol Education offers FREE Thrive training to help you better understand children's emotional development and wellbeing. It's a brilliant addition to your skillset and something many schools actively look for when hiring support staff and Cover Supervisors.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can gain valuable school experience, support young people, and make every day count, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and let's find a school that's the right fit for you.

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.

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