Cover Supervisor – Supply

TN United Kingdom; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Principal Resourcing are actively working to recruit Cover Supervisors to meet the demands of day-to-day and long-term supply for our partnership academies based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire.

The secondary schools require Cover Supervisors to deliver a variety of subjects across the KS3 and KS4 curriculum, in the Teacher's absence. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be looking after a class of around 25-30 students, taking responsibility for the delivery and supervision of pre-planned lessons and learning activities.

The ideal candidate will be confident in supporting the positive progression of students' learning and development at secondary level, with strong behaviour management skills and a passion for education. You must be flexible, enthusiastic, and friendly in your approach, whilst working collaboratively as part of a high-quality staff team to implement the planned curriculum. You will predominantly be required to provide cover on an ad-hoc basis to meet the needs of the school.

Previous experience working with children or young adults is preferable, but not essential as full training will be given. Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English at Grade C and above. You can expect to be paid up to £100 per day for this role, depending on experience and the role requirements.

Within the role, you are required to:

• Follow the behaviour policy of the school
• Ensure children are engaging in their learning
• Have the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour
• Have excellent timekeeping and organisational skills
• Follow the pre-planned lesson of the Teacher in their absence
• Support students in a variety of subjects across KS3/KS4

Skills and attributes:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English at Grade C and above
• Confident and positive approach to working with children
• Have a passion for education
• Previous experience working with children or young adults is preferable, but not essential as full training will be given.
• A current DBS registered with the update service or a DBS completed through Principal Resourcing

So, what’s in it for you:

• Highly supportive and committed consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs, specific to your Local Authority
• An opportunity to extend your professional development with FREE accredited CPD courses
• Rewarding and competitive rates of pay
• A great range of opportunities to work in a variety of local schools of your choice
• ‘Recommend a Friend’ bonus up to £250
• A wealth of experience from Teachers working in branch, to provide you with industry-specific knowledge, career advice, and CV assistance
• A choice of pay options to suit you and your circumstances: PAYE or Umbrella Company