Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Across South Yorkshire (including schools in South Yorkshire)
Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible supply
Start Date: Immediate starts available

About the Role

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire, including areas such as Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, and Doncaster.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced teaching assistants looking to progress, or individuals with strong behaviour management skills and a passion for education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absences

• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials across a variety of subjects

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Supporting students to remain on task and complete assigned work

• Providing feedback to teaching staff on lesson engagement and behaviour

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with young people (education, coaching, youth work, or similar)

• Strong communication and classroom management skills

• Confidence leading a classroom independently

• Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups

• A positive, proactive, and professional attitude

A degree qualification is desirable but not essential. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working to suit your availability

• Opportunities to work across a variety of school settings

• Competitive daily pay rates

• Ongoing professional development and training

• Potential pathways into teacher training