Cover Supervisor

PK Education; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a network of Sheffield/Rotherham secondary schools. This role offers flexible full-time or part-time arrangements with regular bookings and support from a local consultant.

You’ll supervise lessons, manage behaviour and help students stay focused, maintaining high standards in a busy school environment.

Qualifications

• Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged students.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
• Reliable, professional and adaptable approach.
• Experience supporting children or young people.
• Availability during school hours and DBS readiness.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour.
• Ensure students stay engaged and complete work.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons.
• Follow school safeguarding policies.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Reliability

Adaptability

Student support

Education

Graduate or relevant classroom experience

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Sheffield | Regular Secondary Supply

Location: Sheffield

Start Date: ASAP / November 2026

Contract: Flexible Supply – Full-time or Part-time

Looking for regular work in Rotherham secondary schools without committing to a permanent contract?

PK Education are recruiting confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a network of secondary schools throughout Rotherham.

With the autumn term well underway, schools are increasingly looking for dependable Cover Supervisors who can step into the classroom, maintain high expectations and keep students learning when their usual teacher is absent.

Whether you’re an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for more consistent work or someone with relevant classroom experience ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Supervising pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Ensuring students remain engaged and complete their assigned work
• Supporting students with questions and classroom activities
• Following school policies and safeguarding procedures
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons

Who Are We Looking For?

• Experienced Cover Supervisors
• Teaching Assistants ready to progress
• Graduates with relevant experience working with young people
• Sports coaches, youth workers and mentors
• Unqualified teachers with secondary classroom experience

You’ll Need:

• Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged students
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A reliable, professional and adaptable approach
• Experience supporting children or young people
• Availability during school hours
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one

Why Work With PK Education?

• Established education recruitment agency since 2005
• Competitive daily rates
• Opportunities for regular weekly bookings
• Flexible working days to suit your availability
• Experience across a variety of Sheffield secondary schools
• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant
• Potential opportunities for longer‑term placements

We understand that great Cover Supervisors want more than just occasional bookings. We aim to build long‑term relationships with our candidates and match them with schools where they can thrive.