Cover Manager Barnsley Salary:  Grade 6, £34,434.00 – £36,363.00 FTE (Pro rata salary £30,422.00 - £32,127.00) Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent   Unique School Solutions are a long-term and permanent education agency supporting South Yorkshire schools with their staffing needs. We are proud to be supporting a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint a Cover Manager.   About the School:

• Part of a large Multi Academy Trust
• Strong and supportive leadership team
• Opportunity for CPD and progression
• Ofsted rated "Good" for overall effectiveness – June 2025

Duties of the role:

• Cover Management & Agency Liaison: Oversee the daily staff cover schedule, accurately report absences in the MIS system, and manage room allocations or displacements. Act as the primary contact for supply agencies, evaluating the performance of supply teachers and ensuring they receive a proper induction upon arrival.
• Team Leadership: Take responsibility for the performance management, training, and development of the academy's Cover Supervisors.
• Classroom Supervision: Supervise pupils on work set during short-term teacher absences, answer student questions, manage behaviour to maintain a constructive learning environment, and ensure classrooms are left in good order.
• Student Support: Build positive relationships with students, promote independence, encourage inclusion, and escort pupils on educational visits or out-of-academy activities.

Essential requirements for the role:

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to build constructive relationships with both external agencies and internal colleagues
• Proficient in using ICT to support learning
• Effective leadership skills
• Confident managing student behaviour in accordance with academy policies
• A strong commitment to professional development, equal opportunities, and data protection (GDPR) is essential.

  The role is a permanent position and Unique School Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of the school. We and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If offered the position you must undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.    

PA to Principal Barnsley Salary: £31,525.00 - £32,578.00 (FTE, Salary to be pro rata) Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent   Unique School Solutions are a long-term and permanent education agency supporting South Yorkshire schools with their staffing needs. We are proud to be supporting a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint a Personal Assistant to the Principal.   About the School:

• Part of a large Multi Academy Trust
• Strong and supportive leadership team
• Opportunity for CPD and progression
• Ofsted rated "Good" for overall effectiveness – June 2025

Duties of the role:

• Provide high level admin support to the school Principal
• Managing the principals diary, arranging meetings and scheduling appointments
• Acting as the first point of contact for parents and other outside agencies, and fielding calls as appropriate
• Organising and managing meetings including booking rooms, arranging refreshments, taking minutes and circulating these accordingly
• General management of the school office and day to day operations
• Handling sensitive information with complete discretion

Essential requirements for the role:

• Previous experience in a senior secretarial, office management or PA role
• Experience of managing complex diaries
• Experience of organising meetings and taking minutes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a warm and friendly manner
• Absolute commitment to confidentiality, data protection and GDPR compliance
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• A forward thinking attitude and the ability to foresee problems before they arise

  The role is a permanent position and Unique School Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of the school. We and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If offered the position you must undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.    

Student Services Administrator Barnsley Salary: TBC Start date: November 2026 Contract type: Permanent   Unique School Solutions are a long-term and permanent education agency supporting South Yorkshire schools with their staffing needs. We are proud to be supporting a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint a Student Services Administrator.   About the School:

• Part of a large Multi Academy Trust
• Strong and supportive leadership team
• Opportunity for CPD and progression
• Ofsted rated "Good" for overall effectiveness – June 2025

Duties of the role:

• Act as first point of contact for students and parents and act as liaison between teachers, external agencies and senior leaders
• Assisting students with admin forms relating to school dinners, uniforms etc
• Handling student queries and maintaining student records accordingly
• Track and monitor attendance data
• Supervising medical room and monitoring stocks
• Deal with sensitive and confidential matters using tact and diplomacy and following school Safeguarding policies

Essential requirements for the role:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a polite and professional manner and the ability to communicate effectively with both students and adults
• Strong administration and data entry skills and attention to detail in a busy environment
• Previous experience of interacting with young people in a professional setting is desirable
• The ability to stay calm and focussed in pressurised situations
• A strict understanding of data protection and safeguarding
• A willingness to learn and develop and follow school procedures

  The role is a permanent position and Unique School Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of the school. We and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If offered the position you must undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references.   Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.    

Integrated Resource Unit Supervisor

Secondary School

Barnsley, South Yorkshire

Salary: FTE £27,694.00 - £28,598.00 (£24,467.65 - £25,266.33 pro rata salary)

As soon as possible

Permanent 

 

Unique School Solutions are recruiting on behalf of a Secondary School in the Barnsley area to appoint an Integrated Resource Unit Supervisor to oversee the daily running of their IR.

 

Essential requirements for the role:

• 5 GCSE's or above / equivalent including English & Maths
• Previous experience working with children with SEND and/or behaviours that challenge, school avoidance, anxiety and social needs
• The ability to work under pressure and think on your feet
• Understanding of safeguarding procedures and policies
• Previous experience working within a school or similar establishment

Duties include but are not limited to:

• To be the first line of support for Teaching Assistants working in the IR
• To implement changes and adaptations within the IR to drive results
• To support children directly within the IR
• To implement and hold boundaries relating to the students who are accessing the IR and direct them to other support services if necessary
• To work closely with parents/carers and Senior Leadership

About the School:

• Part of a large Multi Academy Trust
• Strong and supportive leadership team
• Opportunity for CPD and progression
• Ofsted rated "Good" for overall effectiveness June 2025

 

The role is a permanent position, and Unique School Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of the school. We and the school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. If offered the position you must undergo appropriate checks, including an enhanced DBS check.