At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide high-quality teaching cover across various curriculum areas and support learners.
- Company: Join Barnsley College's dynamic central cover team with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to 55 days of annual leave, career advancement, and health perks.
- Other info: Access to free courses, mental health support, and discounted gym membership.
- Why this job: Experience diverse teaching opportunities while making a real impact on students' learning.
- Qualifications: Teaching qualification and strong transferable teaching skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Barnsley College is seeking two highly motivated Teachers (Cross College Cover) to join our newly established central cover team. This is a unique opportunity to work across a wide range of curriculum areas, supporting learners and colleagues by providing high-quality teaching cover during short-term staff absence. You'll play a key role in ensuring students continue to receive an excellent learning experience, regardless of staffing challenges.
Unlike a traditional teaching role based within a single department, this position offers the opportunity to gain experience across a broad range of curriculum areas and learner groups. You will work collaboratively with curriculum teams across the College, helping to maintain continuity of learning while developing your own skills, knowledge and understanding of Further Education. No two weeks will be the same. You'll work with different teams, develop new skills and build a broad understanding of Further Education provision while helping to maintain a high-quality learner experience across the College. This role is ideal for those seeking variety in their teaching career, wishing to broaden their experience or considering future progression within the Further Education sector.
Responsibilities
- You are a flexible and proactive teacher who thrives in a varied working environment and is passionate about supporting learners to achieve their potential.
- You are confident adapting your teaching approach to meet the needs of different curriculum areas, learner groups and classroom settings, while delivering high-quality teaching cover and pre-prepared learning activities that support learner engagement, attendance and achievement.
- We are less concerned about finding a specialist in a particular curriculum area and more interested in individuals who demonstrate excellent transferable teaching skills.
- You will be adaptable and resilient, positive and enthusiastic, with the ability to build relationships quickly and work collaboratively with curriculum teams to ensure continuity of learning and support learner intervention, catch‑up and directed study activities where required.
- A strong communicator with excellent classroom management skills, you will be committed to delivering an excellent learner experience and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning across different departments and curriculum areas.
- You will also contribute to teaching and learning initiatives and quality improvement activity across the College.
Qualifications
- Teaching qualification (must be willing to work towards Level 6 PGCE if not already held)
- L3 Qualification in an appropriate subject
- GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent Level 2 qualification)
- Assessor and Verifier qualifications
- Relevant higher degree
- Minimum 2 years' relevant experience
Key Skills
- Adaptability to a varied working environment
- Excellent transferable teaching skills
- Ability to build relationships quickly and work collaboratively
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent classroom management skills
- Resilience and positivity
- Commitment to learner engagement and achievement
Benefits
- Substantial annual leave entitlement (Up to 55 days per year including bank and public holidays)
- Holiday purchase scheme to buy additional annual leave days
- Teachers' Pension Scheme
- Investment in our people through funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training and paid volunteering days
- Career advancement opportunities with tailored support for staff to progress
- Free Barnsley College courses to support your professional and personal development (subject to approval)
- 24/7 access to same day appointments with a GP
- Exclusive discounts and cashback for retail, dining and leisure as part of YouatWork
- Access to health cash plans as members of the Westfield Health Scheme or Health Shield
- Discounted college gym membership with onsite facilities
- Supporting employee mental health through access to free counselling services and the Foundations App
- Discount schemes for greener travel including Northern Rail, Trainline and Cycle to Work
- Free Microsoft Office 365 for personal use on up to five machines
- Access to discounted hair and beauty therapies at our onsite salon
- On site subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
- Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage.
Teacher (Cross College Cover) in Barnsley employer: Barnsley College
Barnsley College is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and empowering work environment where educators can thrive. With a commitment to professional development, flexible working opportunities, and a focus on wellbeing, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of construction professionals while enjoying a collaborative and inclusive culture at our state-of-the-art CUBE centre.
