Cover Supervisor

Location: Sheffield and surrounding areas
Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience
Contract: Flexible – day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
Start Date: September 2026

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced classroom professionals looking for flexible work across a range of schools.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for leading classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged, focused and on task. You will follow prepared lesson plans, manage classroom behaviour effectively and provide a positive learning environment.

You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of Sheffield schools, gaining valuable experience in different educational settings while enjoying the flexibility to choose the work that suits you.

We Are Looking For

Previous experience leading a classroom is essential
A relevant qualification in education, teaching, childcare or a related subject
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
The confidence to lead classes independently
The ability to follow lesson plans and deliver clear instructions
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A calm, professional and adaptable approach
A genuine commitment to supporting pupils' learning and progress

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Access to a wide range of secondary schools across Sheffield
Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
Competitive rates of pay
Dedicated consultant support
Opportunities to gain experience across different school environments
Potential opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent positions
Free CPD and professional development opportunities
If you have classroom experience, hold a relevant qualification and are confident leading a class, Teaching Personnel would love to hear from you.

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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