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Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools

Barnsley & Surrounding Areas
Tradewind Recruitment

Are you looking to gain experience in secondary schools or continue your career in education with greater flexibility? Tradewind Recruitment is working closely with a range of secondary schools across Barnsley and is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to support with day-to-day and short-term cover.

Cover supervision through Tradewind offers a varied and rewarding role in the classroom without the pressures of planning and marking.

Why work as a Cover Supervisor with Tradewind?

Cover supervision is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, and experienced school staff who enjoy working with young people. Benefits include:

Flexible work to suit your availability

No lesson planning or marking responsibilities

Experience across a variety of local secondary schools

Competitive daily rates, paid weekly

Local placements to keep travel manageable

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

We take time to understand your goals and aim to place you in schools that suit your experience and confidence level.

The Role

Supervising classes during teacher absences

Delivering pre-set lesson materials and instructions

Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

Supporting students to stay on task and engaged

Reporting back to teaching staff at the end of the lesson

Requirements

Experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable)

Strong communication and classroom management skills

A confident, professional, and adaptable approach

A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

Why work with Tradewind?

Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies and a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, known for its honest approach and strong relationships with schools.

If you're looking for Cover Supervisor opportunities in Barnsley, apply today with Tradewind Recruitment and take the next step in education. For more information please contact Ben Pearne on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)