Job Description

Salary

FTE of 25,700 - 27,500 gross per annum pro rata (actual of 22,176 - 23,729 gross per annum)

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Barnsley

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

04/07/2025

Job reference

REQ003669

Job title

: Cover Supervisor

Location

: Barnsley Academy, Farm Road, Kendray, Barnsley, S70 3DL

Starting salary

: FTE of 25,700 - 27,500 gross per annum pro rata (actual of 22,176 - 23,729 gross per annum)

Contract

: Permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 39 working weeks

Start date

: September 2025



Barnsley Academy is seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Barnsley Academy is an 11-16 secondary. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out 'the Best in Everyone' and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Please watch our Welcome Video to find out how our values of Ambition, Determination and Respect underpin everything that staff and students do here at Barnsley Academy: Barnsley Academy > Video



We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and hardworking Cover Supervisor to complement our existing team. Main duties will be to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher under the guidance of work set from teaching/senior staff. This will include the implementation of work programmes, managing student behaviour and assisting students in relevant activities.



We will offer you:
Highly competitive pay above national average. 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory bank holidays per annum. An additional day's paid leave awarded per annum (in addition to annual leave). Excellent facilities and resources. Access to an outstanding professional development programme. A respectful working environment. Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other's professional development. A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country. Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy, across the Cluster and United Learning. Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions. Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy. Westfield benefits platform. Free on-site parking. Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

The successful candidate will be:
Confident in their ability to manage a whole class of students within the age range 11 to 16. Able to communicate appropriately and effectively with young people. Able to manage behaviour in the classroom to ensure students remain engaged in set work. Flexible to work throughout the school within different departments and with different age ranges on a daily basis. Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. Someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and who will inspire our students to achieve their potential. Act as a role model to students so professionalism and confidentiality will be key attributes.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy's vision then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.



To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: https://www.barnsley-academy.org/vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is 11:59 p.m., Thursday 10 July 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 14 July 2025.

Applicants are encouraged to visit the academy before applying. If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity or arrange a visit, please contact hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk



United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including an online check, references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.