Cover supervisor

TN United Kingdom; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team in Sheffield. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the education sector while supporting students in secondary schools. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in managing classroom behavior and ensuring that students remain focused and engaged during lessons. Flexibility and a passion for working with young people are essential, as you will be required to travel across Sheffield and surrounding areas. If you're self-motivated and eager to start a fulfilling career in education, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification required.
• Experience with children or teenagers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for classes when teachers are unavailable.
• Manage behavior and ensure students stay on task.

Skills

Experience working with children or teenagers

Self-motivated

Reliable

Flexible

Availability Monday to Friday

Education

Degree-level qualification in any subject

Job description

Job Opportunity: Cover Supervisor in Sheffield

Are you considering a career in teaching but want to gain valuable hands-on experience in a secondary classroom first? Academics is seeking a cover supervisor to work across Sheffield and surrounding areas, offering a fantastic opportunity to start your career in education.

What is a Cover Supervisor?

A cover supervisor (also known as an unqualified teacher) works within secondary schools to provide cover for classes when teachers are unavailable. They are employed on a flexible, day-to-day basis to allow teachers to attend training, meetings, or cover for short-term absences due to sickness or other reasons. Cover supervisors manage behaviour and ensure students stay on task and complete their work, but do not plan or assess lessons.

Requirements:

• Experience working with children or teenagers
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Flexible and able to travel around Sheffield and surrounding areas
• Availability Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 3:30 pm
• Current Enhanced DBS registered with the Update Service or willingness to apply (cost applies)
• Degree-level qualification in any subject

Preferred Experience:

• Working as a Teaching Assistant in schools
• Sports coaching or youth work
• Drama, Art workshops, or Theatre in Education
• Experience in Sunday Schools, Mosques, Synagogue schools
• After-school clubs, summer camps
• Scouts, Guides, Brownies, Cubs, Rainbows
• Outdoor activities instructor, Duke of Edinburgh Award
• Teaching abroad, tutoring, or teaching adults
• Any other experience working with groups of children or young people