Cover Supervisor – South Yorkshire

Location: Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterfield & Worksop
Role: Cover Supervisor
Salary: 100 - 120 (depending on experience)
Contract: Flexible / Temporary / Long-term opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools throughout South Yorkshire and surrounding areas.

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant or education professional looking for flexible work across local schools? Or are you a graduate considering a career in teaching?

We are looking for confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support schools across Sheffield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Chesterfield and Worksop.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in maintaining a positive learning environment when teachers are absent. You will supervise classes, deliver pre-prepared work and ensure students remain focused and engaged with their learning.

The role

Depending on the school and placement, your responsibilities may include:

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual teacher

• Delivering lessons using work and resources provided by the school

• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment

• Supporting students with their learning and encouraging good engagement

• Following school policies and procedures

• Providing feedback to teaching staff where appropriate

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

• Confident managing groups of secondary-age students

• Reliable, punctual and professional

• Able to establish positive relationships with students

• Comfortable working across different school environments

• Able to follow lesson plans and school instructions effectively

• Passionate about supporting young people and education

Previous experience working in a school or education setting is beneficial, but we also welcome applications from graduates and candidates with relevant transferable experience.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

Working as a Cover Supervisor through Teaching Personnel can give you the opportunity to:

• Work across a range of schools in your local area

• Choose from flexible and longer-term opportunities

• Gain valuable experience within secondary education

• Build your classroom and behaviour-management experience

• Work with experienced consultants who understand the local education market

• Potentially secure longer-term or permanent opportunities through our network of schools

Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day work, a longer-term placement or experience before pursuing a teaching career, we can help you find opportunities that suit your experience and career goals.

Interested in becoming a Cover Supervisor with Teaching Personnel? Apply today and one of our team will be in touch to discuss current opportunities across South Yorkshire.

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.
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