Cover Supervisor

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education with flexibility and variety? Teaching Personnel is seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in South Yorkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals who want to gain valuable classroom experience while maintaining a flexible schedule.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans in the absence of the regular teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive learning environment
• Support students in completing assigned work
• Adapt confidently to different school settings and year groups

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Confidence leading a class of students aged 11–16
• A proactive and adaptable attitude
• Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
• A degree or relevant qualifications (preferred)

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Opportunities across a wide network of South Yorkshire schools
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support and professional development
• A pathway into teaching for those considering a PGCE or teacher training

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

Teaching Personnel is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, offering consistent work opportunities and dedicated consultant support to help you succeed in your career.

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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