Barnsley College
Teacher (Cross College Cover)
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Teacher (Cross College Cover)
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Salary: £30,702 to £34,484 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Reference: REC2470 | Closing date: Sunday 26 July 2026
Make an Impact Across Barnsley College
The Opportunity
Are you an adaptable and enthusiastic teacher looking for a role that offers variety, challenge, and the opportunity to make a real difference across an entire organisation? 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.
About You
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.
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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.
Requirements
- 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.
- Previous teaching experience key skills.
Reason to join us
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a new College-wide initiative that will directly support learners, staff, and curriculum teams across Barnsley College.
If you're looking for a role that offers variety, professional development, and the chance to gain experience across a broad range of curriculum areas, we'd love to hear from you.
We offer a range of benefits including:
- 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
- Discounts 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
- Onsite subsidised Starbucks and food outlets offering a variety of dining options
- Free breakfast provided daily for all staff members
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The Barnsley College Advantage
When you join us, you can expect to benefit from The Barnsley College Advantage. This is the advantage of:
- Being supported to achieve your personal and professional goals
- A range of flexible working opportunities
- Autonomy, Empowerment, and Accountability
- Short- and Long-Term development commitments
- Access to experiencing work in a range of areas
- Working in a Value and Behaviour-led organisation
- Reward and Recognition
- Having your voice heard at every level
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
Closing date for applications
Closing date for applications is Sunday 26 July 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early depending on the level of interest.
Barnsley College is committed
Barnsley College is committed to creating a dynamic and diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all candidates regardless of their gender, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or faith. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure from DBS.
Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. Barnsley College is unable to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.
Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.
We are committed to sustainability, embedding environmentally responsible practices across everything we do, and preparing our learners for a low-carbon future. Find out more about our approach: View our Sustainability Strategy.
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