Cover Supervisor​/Cover Teacher

Cover Supervisor / Cover Teacher - Barnsley

Job Title:

Cover Supervisor / Cover Teacher - Barnsley

Job Title: Cover Supervisor / Cover Teacher Location: Barnsley Salary: £460 – £650 per week (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Day-to-Day / Long-Term Start Date: Immediate

GSL Education are looking for dependable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors / Cover Teachers to join secondary schools across Barnsley. You’ll be supporting students and helping lessons run smoothly when regular teaching staff are unavailable.

This is an ideal role for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or anyone with excellent classroom management skills who enjoys working with young people and making a positive impact on their learning.

Taking responsibility for whole classes during teacher absence

Delivering pre-prepared lessons across a variety of subjects

Keeping students engaged and maintaining a structured, positive classroom environment

Managing behaviour in line with school policies

Assisting students with learning tasks as needed

Reporting on student progress and classroom activity to teaching staff

Experience working with children or young people, ideally in schools or educational settings

Ability to manage classroom behaviour independently

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Professional, proactive, and adaptable approach

Passion for supporting student learning and development

Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare

Competitive weekly pay (£460–£650 per week)

Flexible opportunities to suit your schedule

Work across a range of secondary schools in Barnsley

Ongoing support from experienced education consultants

Potential pathways into teacher training and long-term education careers

Right to work in the UK

Up-to-date CV with two references from the last two years

Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply

If you’re ready to take on the role of Cover Supervisor / Cover Teacher in Barnsley
, apply via the application link on this page or visit the GSL Education website and contact the South Yorkshire branch (ask for Sam Scott
) for more information.