Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel is seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in South Yorkshire, including Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education staff looking to gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying flexible work.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans in the absence of the class teacher

• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment

• Support pupils with their learning and keep them on task

• Work across a variety of subjects and year groups (KS3 & KS4)

• Represent Teaching Personnel professionally within partner schools

What We’re Looking For

• Experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)

• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management skills

• Confidence, adaptability and good communication skills

• A genuine interest in education and supporting students

• Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to complete safeguarding checks

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Access to a wide network of schools across South Yorkshire

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• Competitive weekly pay

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

• Opportunities to progress into teaching or long-term school roles

Ideal For

• Graduates considering a career in teaching

• Teaching assistants looking to step up

• Individuals with youth work, tutoring, coaching or mentoring experience

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
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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