Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools Across South Yorkshire

Flexible, Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities 

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience or take the next step in your career in education? Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of welcoming secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Cover Supervisors, youth workers, sports coaches, teaching assistants, or anyone with experience working with young people.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and on task. You won't be expected to plan lessons or mark work, making this an ideal role for those looking to develop their classroom management skills and gain experience in secondary education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects using lesson plans provided by teaching staff.
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students with their learning while encouraging participation and engagement.
• Recording attendance and reporting any concerns to school staff.
• Adapting confidently to different schools, year groups, and classroom environments.

We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or youth work setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A confident, adaptable, and professional approach.
• A genuine passion for supporting young people's learning and development.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel).

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible work to fit around your availability.
• Opportunities for daily supply, long-term placements, and permanent roles.
• Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
• Free and discounted CPD courses to support your professional development.
• A dedicated consultant who will match you with suitable schools and provide ongoing support.
• Opportunities to gain invaluable classroom experience before teacher training.

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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