Job Description

Join Tradewind Education this September!

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education? Tradewind Education is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Secondary Cover Supervisors to work across our fantastic partnership secondary schools in the Barnsley area from September.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise pre-planned lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task. You will play a vital role in maintaining a positive learning environment while supporting schools across the Barnsley area.

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a range of secondary subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work set.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress, behaviour, and lesson outcomes.
• Adapt confidently to different school environments and year groups.

• Experience working with secondary-aged students is desirable.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Confidence leading a classroom independently.
• A flexible, professional, and positive attitude.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel to schools across the Barnsley area.

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• Access to over 2,500 FREE CPD courses through The National College.
• Dedicated support from your local Tradewind consultant.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience in a variety of secondary schools.
• A straightforward registration process and ongoing career support.

Whether you're looking to gain experience before teacher training or seeking a flexible and rewarding role in education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join Tradewind Education this September to make a real difference in secondary schools across the Barnsley area!