Cover Supervisor – Barnsley

Cover Supervisor – Barnsley | Up to £150 Per Day

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Barnsley, South Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Ad-hoc, part-time, full-time and long-term opportunities
Pay: From £100 to £150 per day, with an increasing pay ladder

Cover Supervisor Jobs in Barnsley
Provide Education are recruiting for Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Barnsley from September 2026.
We have a variety of opportunities available, making this an ideal role whether you’re looking for flexible day-to-day supply work, regular part-time days or a full-time long-term position.
This is also a great opportunity for graduates and individuals considering a career in education who want to gain valuable experience across different secondary schools and develop their classroom skills.

Types of Cover Supervisor Work Availabl
We offer a range of assignments to suit different availability, experience and career goals:
Ad-hoc / Day-to-Day Cover
Ideal if you’re looking for flexibility or want to gain experience across a variety of secondary schools. Day-to-day work allows you to experience different school environments, year groups and classroom settings across Barnsley.
Part-Time Long-Term Roles
If you’re looking for more regular work, we have part-time long-term opportunities available, giving you consistent days and the opportunity to build strong relationships within one school.
Full-Time Long-Term Roles
For those looking for regular Monday-Friday work, we also have full-time long-term Cover Supervisor positions available, allowing you to become an established member of the school community.

The Cover Supervisor Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes when the usual teacher is unavailable, ensuring students remain engaged, well behaved and able to complete the work provided.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials
• Creating a positive and productive classroom environment
• Managing student behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate
• Taking accurate registers
• Providing feedback to teaching staff where required
• Working across different secondary schools in Barnsley

You do not need to be a qualified teacher to work as a Cover Supervisor. Previous experience with children or young people is beneficial, but we are also interested in graduates and candidates looking to gain their first experience in secondary education.

What We Are Looking For
We are keen to hear from candidates who:

• Are confident working with groups of young people
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Can manage classroom behaviour effectively
• Are reliable, organised and professional
• Can adapt to different schools and classroom environments
• Have a genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• Are available to work from September 2026

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, tutor, youth worker or within another education setting would be advantageous.
Graduates who are considering a future career in teaching are also encouraged to apply.

Cover Supervisor Pay & Benefits
We offer an increasing pay ladder, with rates starting at £100 per day and rising up to £150 per day, depending on experience, responsibilities and progression.
Working with Provide Education also gives you access to:

• Daily rates from £100 to £150
• An increasing pay ladder as you progress
• Ad-hoc and day-to-day supply work
• Part-time long-term positions
• Full-time long-term positions
• Work across Barnsley and surrounding areas
• Weekly PAYE payments
• A dedicated recruitment consultant
• Ongoing support throughout your assignments
• Free access to relevant training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to build experience across multiple secondary schools
• Potential routes into teaching and other education careers

Apply for Cover Supervisor Jobs in BarnsleyIf you’re looking for Cover Supervisor work in Barnsley from September 2026, we’d love to hear from you.
Whether you’re looking for flexible day-to-day work, regular part-time hours or a full-time long-term position, we have a range of opportunities available.
With vacancies across multiple secondary schools, ad-hoc work is a fantastic way to build experience across different schools, gain confidence in the classroom and discover which type of school environment suits you best.
Apply today to speak to the Provide Education team about Cover Supervisor opportunities across Barnsley.

Operam Education Group includes Provide Education | Teachers UK | Provision Recruitment | The Education Specialists | First for Education | Horizon Teachers | Key Stage Teacher Supply
 
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.
 
As part of our registration process, you’ll need an enhanced DBS check and we’ll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.