Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisors – Secondary Schools
Location: South Yorkshire (Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Doncaster)
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Contract: Flexible (Full-time/Part-time/Ad-hoc supply)
Salary: £90 – £110 per day (depending on experience and placement)
Start Date: September 2025 (or sooner)

Are you looking to gain classroom experience, develop your confidence in a school setting, or take your first steps into a teaching career?
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of Secondary Schools in South Yorkshire. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience working with young people to gain hands-on experience in the classroom.

The Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-set lessons and supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher

• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain engaged with the work provided

• Provide support to students as needed and liaise with teaching staff

• Report back to staff on behaviour and progress

We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• Confidence working with secondary-aged students (11–16)

• Flexibility, reliability, and a positive attitude

• Experience working in schools or with young people is desirable but not essential

• A degree or Level 3 qualification is advantageous, but not required

Benefits of Working with Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE

• Flexibility to work around your availability and preferred locations

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities for training and development, including CPD courses and behaviour management workshops

• Ideal preparation for those considering a career in teaching

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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