Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Sheffield
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Contract: Full time / Supply
Start Date: 23/02/2026
Salary: £90 - £110 per day

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident, adaptable, and motivated Cover Supervisor to join one of our welcoming partner secondary schools in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, recent graduates, or individuals with youth work experience to gain valuable classroom experience, support student learning, and contribute to the smooth running of a busy school.

About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the absence of the usual classroom teacher.

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure pupils stay on task.

• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with the school’s policies.

• Support students with their learning and respond to questions where possible.

• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.

• Assist with additional duties such as lunchtime supervision, if required.

About You
We are looking for a Cover Supervisor who:

• Has experience working with young people. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, recent graduates, or those with mentoring/youth work experience.

• Can confidently manage a classroom and engage students effectively.

• Demonstrates strong communication, organisation, and behaviour management skills.

• Is adaptable, reliable, and able to think on their feet.

• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

• Holds or is willing to apply for an enhanced DBS check.

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly pay based on experience.

• Dedicated support from Teaching Personnel’s specialist secondary team.

• Access to CPD courses, including behaviour management and safeguarding training, to develop as a Cover Supervisor.

• Opportunities to work across a variety of excellent schools and gain diverse classroom experience.

• A supportive environment with progression routes into teaching for those who wish to pursue QTS.

How to Apply
If you’re a confident and enthusiastic individual ready to take on the role of Cover Supervisor and support young people in the classroom, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short supporting statement to Teaching Personnel or apply via your local South Yorkshire branch.

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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